Charles Slade

Charles Slade (c. 1797 – July 26, 1834) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Charles Slade
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1833 – July 26, 1834
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byJohn Reynolds
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1820
1826
Personal details
Bornc. 1797
England
DiedJuly 26, 1834(1834-07-26) (aged 36–37)
Vincennes, Indiana
Political partyJacksonian

Born in England, Slade immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Alexandria, Virginia. He attended the public schools. He moved to Carlyle, Illinois. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He held several local offices. He served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, 1820 and 1826.

Slade was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress and served from March 4, 1833 until his death near Vincennes, Indiana on July 26, 1834.

One of his sons was future Western gunfighter Jack Slade. In 1838, Slade's widow, Mary Kain, married future Civil War general Elias Dennis.

See also

References
  • United States Congress. "Charles Slade (id: S000474)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
District created		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 1st congressional district
1833-1834		 Succeeded by
John Reynolds

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