Charles W. Walton (Maine politician)

Charles Wesley Walton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1861 – May 26, 1862
Preceded by	John J. Perry
Succeeded by	Thomas Fessenden
Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
In office May 14, 1862 – May 14, 1897
Preceded by	Seth May
Succeeded by	Albert R. Savage
Personal details
Born	(1819-12-09)December 9, 1819 Mexico, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	January 24, 1900(1900-01-24) (aged 80) Portland, Maine, U.S.
Resting place	Evergreen Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Profession	Lawyer

Charles Wesley Walton (December 9, 1819 – January 24, 1900) was a United States representative from Maine. He was born in Mexico, Massachusetts (now Maine) where he attended the common schools and was also instructed at home and by private tutors. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in Oxford, Maine in 1841, and commenced practice in Mexico, Maine, in 1843.

Walton also practiced law in Dixfield, Maine and was the attorney for Oxford County, Maine 1847–1851. He moved to Auburn, Maine, in 1855 and continued the practice of law and was the attorney for Androscoggin County, Maine 1857–1860.

Walton was elected as a Republican to the 37th United States Congress and served from March 4, 1861, to May 26, 1862, when he resigned to accept a judicial appointment. He was the associate justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court 1862-1897 and was not a candidate for reappointment as his last term ended. He resided in Portland, Maine, until his death on January 24, 1900. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

References[edit]

• United States Congress. "Charles W. Walton (id: W000112)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.