Charles M. Harris

Charles Murray Harris (April 10, 1821 – September 20, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Munfordville, Kentucky, Harris attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar. He moved to Illinois and located in Oquawka, Illinois, where he commenced the practice of his profession. Harris was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1864 to the Thirty-ninth Congress. He died in Chicago, Illinois, September 20, 1896. He was interred in Oquawka, Illinois.

For other people named Charles Harris, see Charles Harris (disambiguation).
Charles M. Harris
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865
Preceded byWilliam Kellogg
Succeeded byAbner C. Harding
Personal details
Born(1821-04-10)April 10, 1821
Munfordville, Kentucky
DiedSeptember 20, 1896(1896-09-20) (aged 75)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
  • United States Congress. "Charles M. Harris (id: H000234)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • 1863 Mathew Brady photo of Charles M. Harris

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
William Kellogg		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 4th congressional district
1863-1865		 Succeeded by
Abner C. Harding


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