Charles McVean

American politician (1802–1848)

Charles McVean

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835
Preceded by	Michael Hoffman
Succeeded by	Matthias J. Bovee

Personal details
Born	1802 (1802) near Johnstown, New York, U.S.
Died	December 22, 1848(1848-12-22) (aged 45–46) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	St. Andrew's Cemetery
Political party	Jacksonian
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Charles McVean (1802 – December 22, 1848) was an American lawyer and newspaperman who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1833 to 1835,

Biography

Born near Johnstown, New York, McVean pursued an academic course. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Johnstown. He was editor of a newspaper in Canajoharie from 1827 to 1831.

Congress

McVean was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress (March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1834.

Later career

He served as district attorney of Montgomery County in 1836–1839.

He moved to New York City in 1839, where he resumed the practice of his profession. He was appointed surrogate of New York County January 24, 1844, and served until 1848. He was appointed United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York September 1, 1848.

Death

McVean died in New York City, December 22, 1848, and was interred in St. Andrew's Cemetery.

Sources

United States Congress. "Charles McVean (id: M000607)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Michael Hoffman	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th congressional district 1833–1835	Succeeded by Matthias J. Bovee