Charles W. Pavey

Charles W. Pavey (November 14, 1835 – May 12, 1910) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Highland County, Ohio, Pavey moved to Mount Vernon, Illinois and was a merchant. During the American Civil War, Pavey served in the 80th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. President Chester Arthur appointed Pavey collector of internal revenue. He was also involved with the Republican Party. From 1889 to 1893, Pavey served as the Auditor of Public Accounts, State of Illinois. From 1897 to 1908, Pavey served as an examiner for the United States Department of Justice. He then returned to Mount Vernon, Illinois because of ill health. Pavey died in Mount Vernon, Illinois after suffering a stroke.^[1]^[2]

Notes

^ 'A History of Southern Illinois,' volume III, George Washington Smith-editor,' Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago and New York: 1912, Louis G. Pavey, pg. 1183-1188 (Information about his father Charles W. Pavey)
^ 'Gen. C. W. Pavey Dead,' Logansport Semi-Weekly Report, May 13, 1910, pg. 7

Party political offices
Preceded by Charles P. Swigart	Republican nominee for Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts 1888, 1892	Succeeded by James S. McCullough
Political offices
Preceded by Charles P. Swigart	Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts 1889–1893	Succeeded by David Gore

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