Charles Wesley Walton | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromMaine's2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – May 26, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Perry |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Fessenden |
| Associate Justice of theMaine Supreme Judicial Court | |
| In office May 14, 1862 – May 14, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Seth May |
| Succeeded by | Albert R. Savage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1819-12-09)December 9, 1819 |
| Died | January 24, 1900(1900-01-24) (aged 80) Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Charles Wesley Walton (December 9, 1819 – January 24, 1900) was aUnited States representative fromMaine. He was born inMexico, Massachusetts (nowMaine) where he attended the common schools and was also instructed at home and by private tutors. He studiedlaw, was admitted to the bar inOxford, Maine in 1841, and commenced practice in Mexico, Maine, in 1843.
Walton also practiced law inDixfield, Maine and was the attorney forOxford County, Maine 1847–1851. He moved toAuburn, Maine, in 1855 and continued the practice of law and was the attorney forAndroscoggin County, Maine 1857–1860.
Walton was elected as aRepublican to the37th United States Congress and served from March 4, 1861, to May 26, 1862, when he resigned to accept a judicial appointment. He was the associate justice of theMaine Supreme Judicial Court 1862-1897 and was not a candidate for reappointment as his last term ended. He resided inPortland, Maine, until his death on January 24, 1900. He was buried inEvergreen Cemetery.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromMaine's 2nd congressional district March 4, 1861 – May 26, 1862 | Succeeded by |