Charles Noble (July 4, 1797December 26, 1874) was a

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politician.

Early life

Charles Noble was born on July 4, 1797, in

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to parents Deodatus and Betsey Noble. He graduated from

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in 1815, and was admitted to the bar in 1818.

Career

Later in 1818, Noble first went to

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for a spell, but then moved to

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where he started practicing law, and continued to do so until 1867. Noble was a member of the

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from

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from 1828 to 1829. On November 8, 1854, Noble was elected to the

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where he represented the Wayne County 3rd district from January 3, 1855 to 1856. Noble was a member of the Whig Party while the party existed. After it dissolved, Noble became an

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. In 1867, Noble moved to

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where he got into the business of buying and selling pine lands until his death.

Personal life

Noble married Eliza Sims Wing on May 16, 1823.

Death

Noble died on December 26, 1874. Noble was interred at Woodland Cemetery in Monroe.

References

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