Charles Naylor
Charles Naylor (October 6, 1806 – December 24, 1872) was an American lawyer and politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Whig party member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1837 to 1841.
Charles Naylor | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district | |
In office June 29, 1837 – March 4, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Francis Jacob Harper |
Succeeded by | Charles Jared Ingersoll |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | October 6, 1806
Died | December 24, 1872 66) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Early life and education
Naylor was born on October 6, 1806, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] At a young age he read John Neal's poem Battle of Niagara and became inspired by Neal's life.[2] He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1828 and began to practice law in Philadelphia.[1]
Career
He held several local offices, and was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1836 to the Twenty-fifth Congress.
He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Francis Jacob Harper. There were allegations of fraud during the election against Charles J. Ingersoll. Local election officials certified Ingersoll as the winner while state officials declared Naylor the winner. Both candidates claimed victory and appeared in Washington D.C. to claim the seat. Congress declared Naylor the winner by 775 votes and he was sworn into office.[3] He was reelected to the Twenty-sixth Congress. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1840. He resumed the practice of law.[1]
In 1844 Naylor was present at the Philadelphia Bible Riots of 1844. During the rioting in Southwark he prevented militia under the command of Gen. George Cadwalader from firing on a group of nativist protesters. He was arrested for his actions, but later released without trial.[4]
During the Mexican–American War, Naylor raised a company of volunteers known as the Philadelphia Rangers and served as captain. After the war he settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and continued the practice of law. He returned to Philadelphia and practiced law. He died on December 24, 1872,[1] and was interred in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia.[5]
References
- "Naylor, Charles 1806-1872". www.bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- Neal, John (1869). Wandering Recollections of a Somewhat Busy Life. Boston, Massachusetts: Roberts Brothers. pp. 257–258. OCLC 1056818562.
- Kyriakodis, Harry. "Fraud Claims, "Rigged" Election in Northern Liberties (1838)". www.hiddencityphila.org. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- The Philadelphia Bible Riots of 1844
- "Charles Naylor". www.remembermyjourney.com. Retrieved 27 October 2023.