Charles L. Valentine

For the English politician, see Charles James Valentine.
Charles L. Valentine
37th Mayor of Janesville, Wisconsin
In office
April 1918 – April 15, 1919
Preceded byJames A. Fathers
Succeeded byThomas E. Welsh
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 5, 1903 – January 2, 1905
Preceded byAlmeron Eager
Succeeded byPliny Norcross
ConstituencyRock 2nd district
In office
January 7, 1901 – January 5, 1903
Preceded byWilliam G. Wheeler
Succeeded byAlexander White
ConstituencyRock 1st district
Personal details
Born(1846-10-16)October 16, 1846
Genesee County, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 13, 1925(1925-04-13) (aged 78)
Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery, Janesville
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary E. Gage
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(m. 1871; died 1921)​
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1864
RankPrivate, USV
Unit5th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Charles L. Valentine (October 16, 1846 – April 13, 1925) was an American government administrator and Republican politician. He was the 37th mayor of Janesville, Wisconsin, and represented Janesville in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1901 and 1903 sessions.

Biography

He was born on October 16, 1846, in Genesee County, New York. As a child, he moved to Wisconsin with his family in 1849, settling in Janesville, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, Valentine enlisted in the Union Army and served with the 5th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, which resulted in the loss of his right foot. Valentine was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1900 and was re-elected in 1902. Additionally, he was Clerk and Postmaster of Janesville and Register of Deeds of Rock County, Wisconsin. In 1918, Valentine served as mayor of Janesville. He was a Republican. Valentine died in Janesville, Wisconsin after being ill for two years.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1903,' Biographical Sketch of Charles L. Valentine, pg. 1106
  2. ^ 'Charles L. Valentine-obituary,' Manitowoc Herald-News, April 14, 1925, pg. 3