Charles Goodyear

Charles Goodyear (April 26, 1804 – April 9, 1876) was a banker, attorney, and politician from New York. He was most notable for his service as a United States representative from 1845 to 1847 and 1865 to 1867. Early life Goodyear was born in Cobleskill, New York on April 26, 1804, the son of Jared Goodyear and Bede (Ives) Goodyear. He attended Hartwick Academy in Otsego County and graduated from Union College in 1824. He studied law with Henry Hamilton, was admitted to the bar in 1826 and commenced practice with Hamilton in Schoharie, New York. Start of career A Democrat, he was Schoharie's town supervisor from 1834 to 1837. In 1840 he also served in the New York State Assembly. Goodyear was appointed first judge of Schoharie County in February 1843 and served until November 1847.