Charles A. Floyd

Charles Albert Floyd (1791 – February 20, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Charles A. Floyd
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843
Preceded by	Thomas B. Jackson
Succeeded by	Selah B. Strong
Personal details
Born	1791 Smithtown, New York
Died	February 20, 1873 (aged 81–82) Commack, New York
Political party	Democratic

Born in Smithtown, New York, Floyd attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as Suffolk County clerk in 1820 and 1821. He then studied law, and was admitted to the bar. He served as district attorney in 1830 and served as member of the New York State Assembly in 1836 and 1838. He served as president of the board of trustees of Huntington from 1837–1840.

Floyd was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843). After his term in the House of Representatives, he became county judge of Suffolk County and Town supervisor of Huntington 1843–1865. He resumed agricultural pursuits. He died in Commack, Long Island, New York on February 20, 1873. He was interred in the Methodist Church Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Charles A. Floyd (id: F000219)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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