Charles Dayan (July 8, 1792 – December 25, 1877) was an American lawyer and politician. From 1831 to 1833, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of New York.
Charles Dayan | |
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| District attorney (Lewis Co.) | |
| In office 1840–1845 | |
| New York State Assembly (Lewis Co.) | |
| In office 1835–1836 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
| In office March 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833 | |
| Preceded by | Jonah Sanford Joseph Hawkins |
| Succeeded by | Noadiah Johnson |
| Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office October 17, 1828 – December 31, 1828 | |
| Governor | Nathaniel Pitcher |
| Preceded by | Peter R. Livingston (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Enos T. Throop |
| New York State Senate (5th D.) | |
| In office 1827–1828 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1792 Amsterdam, New York |
| Died | December 25, 1877 (aged 85) Lowville, New York |
| Political party | Jacksonian |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Early life
editAfter graduating from Lowville Academy, Dayan became a teacher.
War of 1812
editHe was commissioned a lieutenant colonel in the War of 1812.
Career
editAfterwards he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1817, and practiced in Lowville.
State politics
editHe was a member of the New York State Senate (5th D.) from 1827 to 1828, sitting in the 50th and 51st New York State Legislatures. He was President pro tempore of the State Senate and Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York from October 17 to December 31, 1828.
Presidential elector
editDayan was a presidential elector in 1828, voting for Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun.
Congress
editHe was elected as a Jacksonian to the 22nd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1831, to March 3, 1833.
After Congress
editHe was a member of the New York State Assembly (Lewis Co.) in 1835 and 1836.
From 1840 to 1845, he was District Attorney of Lewis County.
He retired from public life because of ill health, but continued the practice of law.
Death
editHe died on December 25, 1877, and was buried at Lowville Rural Cemetery.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "Charles Dayan (id: D000162)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- [1] Political Graveyard