Charles M. Harris

For other people named Charles Harris, see Charles Harris (disambiguation).

Charles Murray Harris (April 10, 1821 – September 20, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Munfordville, Kentucky, Harris attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar. He moved to Illinois and located in Oquawka, Illinois, where he commenced the practice of his profession. Harris was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1864 to the Thirty-ninth Congress. He died in Chicago, Illinois, September 20, 1896. He was interred in Oquawka, Illinois.

Charles M. Harris
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865
Preceded by	William Kellogg
Succeeded by	Abner C. Harding
Personal details
Born	(1821-04-10)April 10, 1821 Munfordville, Kentucky
Died	September 20, 1896(1896-09-20) (aged 75) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic

External links

• Charles M. Harris at Find a Grave

• United States Congress. "Charles M. Harris (id: H000234)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• 1863 Mathew Brady photo of Charles M. Harris

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress