Charles Sweetser (January 22, 1808 – April 14, 1864) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1849 to 1853, representing the 10th congressional district of Ohio as a Democrat in the 31st United States Congress and the 32nd United States Congress.
Early life and education
Sweetser was born in Dummerston, Vermont on January 22, 1808, to William Sweetser and Delight Pierce. In 1817, Sweetser and his parents moved to Delaware, Ohio, where he studied law.
Career
Sweetser was admitted to the bar in 1832; he commenced practice in Delaware, Ohio.
Sweetser served in the United States House of Representatives from 1849 to 1953, representing the 10th congressional district of Ohio as a Democrat in the 31st United States Congress and the 32nd United States Congress. While in the latter Congress, Sweetser served as chairman of the Committee on Public Expenditures.
Sweetser's time in office began on March 4, 1849 and concluded on March 3, 1853. He was preceded by Daniel Duncan and succeeded by John L. Taylor.
Following his tenure in Congress, Sweetser resumed practicing law.
Personal life and death
In 1846, Sweetser married Ann Pamelia Ball, with whom he had two children.
Sweetser died of heart disease at the age of 56 in Delaware, Ohio on April 14, 1864. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.