Charles St. John
(October 8, 1818 — July 6, 1891) Charles St. John was a businessman, banker, and politician. St. John was born in Mount Hope, New York in 1818. After obtaining an education, he worked in various industries including the lumbering industry, the mercantile industry, and eventually banking. St. John later acted as president of the Barrett Bridge Company. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1875. After serving in Congress, St. John continued his business pursuits until he died in 1891.
[Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000765]
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New York Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875
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