Charles Russell Train

Charles Russell Train (October 18, 1817 – July 29, 1885) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. representative from Massachusetts from 1859 to 1863.

Early life and education Charles Russell Train was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on October 18, 1817. He attended the common schools, Framingham Academy, and was graduated from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, in 1837.

Legal career Train studied law at Harvard University. Train was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Framingham, Massachusetts in 1841. He declined the appointment of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1852.

Train served as delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1853.

Train served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1856 and 1864.

Train served as member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council in 1857 and 1858.

Train again served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1868 to 1871.

Train was elected Massachusetts Attorney General from 1872 to 1879, after which he resumed the practice of law.

Death and burial Train died while on a visit in North Conway, New Hampshire, July 29, 1885. He was interred in Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham, Massachusetts.