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Charles J. Folger

American politician (1818-1884) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 66

Charles James Folger was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was a State Senator in New York from 1862 to 1869 and served as the 34th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from November 14, 1881 until his death in 1884.

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Folger was the Republican nominee for Governor of New York in 1882, but was defeated by the Democratic Party's nominee, future President Grover Cleveland.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1818 to 1884 · aged 66