Charles Smith Olden [SEP] position held
Charles Smith Olden
Charles Smith Olden (February 19, 1799April 7, 1876) was an American Republican Party politician, who served as the 19th Governor of New Jersey from 1860 to 1863 during the first part of the American Civil War.
Biography.
Olden was born in Princeton, New Jersey to Hart Olden and Temperance Smith. Charles married Phoebe Ann Smith in 1832. He was a member of the New Jersey Senate from Mercer County from 1845 to 1850; and was Governor of New Jersey from 1860 to 1863
1859 New Jersey gubernatorial election
The 1859 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1859. Republican nominee Charles Smith Olden defeated Democratic nominee Edwin R. V. Wright with 50.76% of the vote.
General election.
General election Candidates.
- Charles Smith Olden, Republican
- Edwin R. V. Wright, Democratic