Charles Truesdell Gorham | |
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U.S. Minister to the Netherlands | |
In office December 15, 1870 – July 9, 1875 | |
President | Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Joseph Pomeroy Root |
Succeeded by | Francis B. Stockbridge |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 13th district | |
In office 1859–1860 | |
Preceded by | Nathan Pierce |
Succeeded by | George H. French |
Personal details | |
Born | Danbury, Connecticut, US | May 29, 1812
Died | March 11, 1901 Marshall, Michigan, US | (aged 88)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Charlotte Eaton Hart |
Children | 3 |
Charles T. Gorham (May 29, 1812 – March 11, 1901) was a Michigan banker and diplomat. He was one of the founders of the Republican party, an anti-slavery activist and a major general and division commander in the Michigan Militia during the years immediately preceding the American Civil War. After the war he served as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands and Assistant Secretary of the Interior.