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
Allegiance United States Union
Branch/service 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.