Charles Edward Dudley, 1780-1841 was a United States Senator from New York. 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... take you to calendar). ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ...

Birth and early life

Charles was born in Johnston Hall, Staffordshire, England, May 23, 1780. He immigrated to the United States with his mother and settled in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1794. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. ... A side street in Newport, Rhode Island, showing the historic buildings near the waterfront Newport is a city located in Newport County, Rhode Island, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. ...

Early career

He entered a counting room as clerk. He moved to Albany, N.Y., where he engaged in the mercantile business.

Career in public service

He became a member of the State senate 1820-1825. He was mayor of Albany, New York from 1821 to 1824 and then again from 1828 to 1829. He was elected to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Martin Van Buren. He served from January 15, 1829, to March 3, 1833. Motto: Nickname: Location in Albany County, New York Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - Total  - Water 56. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862), nicknamed Old Kinderhook, was the eighth President of the United States. ...

Later years

He became interested in astronomical science. He died in Albany, New York on January 23, 1841. He is interred in the Rural Cemetery. Motto: Nickname: Location in Albany County, New York Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 County Albany County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - Total  - Water 56. ...

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