Charles E. Townsend

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Charles E. Townsend
United States Senator from Michigan
In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1923
Preceded by	Julius C. Burrows
Succeeded by	Woodbridge N. Ferris
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1911
Preceded by	Henry C. Smith
Succeeded by	William Wedemeyer
Personal details
Born	(1856-08-15)August 15, 1856 Concord, Michigan
Died	August 3, 1924(1924-08-03) (aged 67) Jackson, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	University of Michigan

Charles Elroy Townsend (August 15, 1856 – August 3, 1924) was an American lawyer who served as both a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. He served in the United States Congress from 1903 to 1923.