Charles Linsley was a Vermont lawyer and politician.
11 Facts About Charles Linsley
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Charles Linsley was the son of American Revolution veteran Judge Joel Linsley and Levina Linsley, and he was raised and educated in Addison County.
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Charles Linsley was admitted to the bar in 1823, and established a successful practice in Middlebury.
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Charles Linsley served in several local offices, including justice of the peace and commissioner of jail delivery.
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Charles Linsley was the Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives from Vermont's 2nd District in 1833,1838, and 1840, and lost each time to incumbent William Slade.
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Charles Linsley served for several years as counsel and board of directors member for the Rutland and Burlington Railroad.
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In 1856, Charles Linsley moved to Rutland to practice law in partnership with John Prout, and in 1858 he served as Rutland's member of the Vermont House of Representatives.
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In 1835, Charles Linsley received the honorary degree of Master of Arts from Middlebury College.
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Charles Linsley died in Middlebury on November 3,1863 and was buried at Middlebury Cemetery in Middlebury.
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In 1827, Charles Linsley married Sarah Chipman, the daughter of Daniel Chipman.
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Charles Linsley's siblings included Joel H Linsley, a prominent clergyman who served as president of Marietta College.