Miner, Charles, 1780-1865

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Dates

Existence: 1780 - 1865

Biography

Charles Miner (February 1, 1780 – October 26, 1865) was an anti-slavery advocate and politician who served in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from 1807 to 1808 and the United States House of Representatives from 1825 to 1829. He was a member of the Federalist Party. During his terms in Congress, he proposed to end the slave trade in the District of Columbia and gradually abolish slavery across the city.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Charles Miner letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 831508.1

Webster Mss 831508.1

Date(s): 1831-09-08

Abstract

In English.