Charles Linsley | |
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.jpg) From 1886's History of Addison County, Vermont | |
| U.S. Collector of Customs for the District of Vermont | |
| In office 1860–1861 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac B. Bowdish |
| Succeeded by | William Clapp |
| United States Attorney for the District of Vermont | |
| In office 1845–1849 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Davis |
| Succeeded by | Abel Underwood |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Rutland | |
| In office 1858–1859 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Barnes |
| Succeeded by | Horace Allen |
| Vermont Railroad Commissioner | |
| In office 1855–1857 | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | George Perkins Marsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1795 Cornwall, Vermont |
| Died | November 3, 1863 (aged 68) Middlebury, Vermont |
| Resting place | Middlebury Cemetery Middlebury, Vermont |
| Political party | Democratic (until 1862) Republican (from 1862) |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Chipman, m. 1827-1841 (her death) Emmeline Wells, m. 1841-1863 (his death) |
| Relations | Daniel Chipman (father-in-law) Joel H. Linsley (brother) |
| Children | 17 (including Daniel Chipman Linsley) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Charles Linsley (August 29, 1795 – November 3, 1863) was a Vermont lawyer and politician. The son-in-law of Daniel Chipman, he was notable for his service as United States Attorney for the District of Vermont (1845-1849), member of the Vermont House of Representatives (1858-1859), and U.S. Collector of Customs for Vermont (1860-1861).