About Charles H. Winfield
Lived 1822 – 1888 (aged 66). Charles H. Winfield was an American politician and lawyer.
Charles Henry Winfield (April 22, 1822 – June 10, 1888) was a U.S. Representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction.
Early life and education Winfield was born in Crawford, New York where he completed preparatory studies before going on to study law.
Career He was admitted to the bar in 1846 and commenced practice in Goshen, New York where he eventually went on to serve as district attorney for Orange County from 1850 to 1856. He was interred in Wallkill Valley Cemetery.
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Who was Charles H. Winfield?
American politician (1822–1888)
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Charles H. Winfield was born on 22 April 1822.
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Charles H. Winfield died on 10 June 1888 in Walden.
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Charles H. Winfield was a politician and lawyer.
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Charles H. Winfield was American.
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