Charles Miner
Charles Miner | |
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Sketch of Miner in a 1921 publication | |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office 1825–1829 | |
| Constituency | Pennsylvania's 4th district |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1807–1808 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1780 Norwich, Connecticut |
| Died | October 26, 1865 (aged 85) Plains Township, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse |
Letitia Wright (m. 1804) |
| Children | 10 |
| Occupation | Publisher, politician |
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Charles Miner (February 1, 1780 – October 26, 1865) was an anti-slavery advocate and politician who served in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from 1807 to 1808 and the United States House of Representatives from 1825 to 1829. He was a member of the Federalist Party. During his terms in Congress, he proposed to end the slave trade in the District of Columbia and gradually abolish slavery across the city.