Charles John Biddle

Charles John Biddle
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 2nd district
In office
July 2, 1861 – March 3, 1863
Preceded byEdward J. Morris
Succeeded byCharles O'Neill
Personal details
Born(1819-04-30)April 30, 1819
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 28, 1873(1873-09-28) (aged 54)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Parent
RelativesSee Biddle family
Military service
AllegianceUnited States United States Union
Branch/serviceUnited States Union Army
Years of service1847–1848
1861–1862
Rank Colonel
UnitRegiment of Voltigeurs and Foot Riflemen
Commands13th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment
Battles/warsMexican–American War
American Civil War

Charles John Biddle (April 30, 1819 – September 28, 1873) was an American soldier, lawyer, congressman, and newspaper editor.