Charles Creighton Stratton | |
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| 15th Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office January 21, 1845 – January 18, 1848 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Haines |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Haines |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel B. Ryall |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Ferdinand S. Schenck |
| Succeeded by | Daniel B. Ryall |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office 1821 1823 1829 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 6, 1796 Swedesboro, New Jersey, US |
| Died | March 30, 1859 (aged 63) Swedesboro, New Jersey, US |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Sarah Taggart |
| Education | Rutgers College |
Charles Creighton Stratton (March 6, 1796 – March 30, 1859) was an American farmer and politician who served as the 15th Governor of New Jersey from 1845 to 1848. He was the first popularly elected governor following the adoption of the 1844 New Jersey Constitution.
He also served in the New Jersey legislature during the 1820s and represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1839 and 1841 to 1843. Between his House terms, he became embroiled in the Broad Seal War, a legal contest over the results of the 1838 New Jersey elections.