Charles Goodyear

Charles Goodyear (April 26, 1804 – April 9, 1876) was a banker, attorney, and politician from New York. He was most notable for his service as a United States representative from 1845 to 1847 and 1865 to 1867.

Early life Goodyear was born in Cobleskill, New York on April 26, 1804, the son of Jared Goodyear and Bede (Ives) Goodyear. He attended Hartwick Academy in Otsego County and graduated from Union College in 1824. In 1840 he also served in the New York State Assembly.

Goodyear was appointed first judge of Schoharie County in February 1843 and served until November 1847.

Tenure in Congress Goodyear was elected to the United States House of Representatives and served in the 29th Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847). During this term, Goodyear was a member of the Committee on Invalid Pensions. After liquidating his New York assets and property to help pay the firm's debts, in 1869 Goodyear moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. He practiced law in Virginia and in 1869 received an appointment from Virginia's post-Civil War military government as a justice of the peace for Albemarle County.

Death and burial Goodyear died in Charlottesville on April 9, 1876, and was interred at Maplewood Cemetery in Charlottesville, Division E, Block 8, Section 7.

Family In 1835, Goodyear married Charlotte Seitz Gebhard (1815–1887) of Schoharie. They were the parents of three children—Charles A., George G., and Mary.