Marsh, Charles, 1765-1849

Dates

Existence: 1765 - 1849

Charles Marsh was born on July 10, 1765. He graduated from Dartmouth College on 1786 after which he studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1788 and began practicing law in Woodstock, Vermont that same year. From 1797 to 1801 he served as United States District Attorney for Vermont. He was elected as a Federalist to the Fourteenth Congress (1815-1817). He was also the founder of the American Colonization Society and a trustee of Dartmouth College from 1809-1849. Marsh died on January 11, 1849.

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Affidavit of Charles Marsh

Mss 819277.2

Collection

Identifier: Mss 819277.2

Overview Affidavit of Charles Marsh of receipt of a letter from William Allen. Oath witnessed and signed by Mills Olcott.

Charles Marsh letter

Mss 815501.1

Collection

Identifier: Mss 815501.1

Overview In English.

Charles Marsh letter

Mss 811402.1

Collection

Identifier: Mss 811402.1

Scope and Contents Two-page letter fro Charles Marsh in Woodstock to Roswell Shurtleff giving advice concernint Shurtleff's co-operation with the Presbytery.