Charles L. "C.L." Chase (1826 – April 20, 1895) was an American politician and farmer who served as the fourth and final secretary of Minnesota Territory from 1857 to 1858. He subsequently served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1876 to 1877, representing the 11th legislative district of Minnesota in the 18th Minnesota Legislature.[1]
Charles L. Chase | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office January 4, 1876 – January 1, 1877 | |
| 4th Secretary of the Minnesota Territory | |
| In office April 23, 1857 – May 24, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Rosser |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1826 New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 1895 (aged 68–69) Ionia, Michigan, U.S. |
| Residence(s) | Concord, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Profession | Politician, farmer |
Early life
editChase was born in New York around the year 1828.
Chase came to the Territory of Minnesota in 1856.
Career
editChase served as the fourth and final secretary of Minnesota Territory from April 23, 1857 to May 24, 1858.
Chase was elected to the Minnesota Constitutional Convention of 1857 from the 3rd district. He served in this position from July 13, 1857 to August 29, 1857.
Chase served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1876 to 1877, representing the 11th legislative district of Minnesota in the 18th Minnesota Legislature.
During his time in office, Chase served on the following committees. He chaired the Commerce committee.
- Claims
- Commerce
- Public Lands
Chase's time in office began on January 4, 1876 and concluded on January 1, 1877. His district included representation for Dodge County.
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Chase was a farmer.
Personal life
editChase was married. He resided in Concord, Minnesota.
References
edit- ^ "Chase, Charles L. "C.L."". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
