For the Louisiana state senator from 1960 to 1964, see Charles M. Poston.
Charles D. Poston
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona Territory
In office December 5, 1864 – March 3, 1865
Preceded by
None(new territory)
Succeeded by
John Noble Goodwin
Personal details
Born
(1825-04-20)April 20, 1825 Elizabethtown, Kentucky, US
Died
June 24, 1902(1902-06-24) (aged 77) Phoenix, Arizona Territory
Political party
Republican
Spouse(s)
Margaret Haycraft (1848–1884) Martha Tucker (married 1885)
Charles Debrille Poston (April 20, 1825 – June 24, 1902) was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant. He is referred to as the "Father of Arizona" due to his efforts lobbying for creation of the territory. Poston was also Arizona Territory's first Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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