Charles Stebbins

Charles Stebbins was an American lawyer and politician from New [York (state)|New York]. Stebbins served as a member of the New York State Senate and as the acting lieutenant governor of New York in 1829.

Early life and education

Stebbins was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts. After graduating from Williams College in 1807, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1810.

Prior to entering politics, Stebbins worked as a lawyer in Cazenovia, New York.
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1826 to 1829, sitting in the 49th [New York State Legislature|49th], New York State Legislature|50th], 51st and 52nd New York State Legislatures. When Governor Van Buren resigned to become Secretary of State in March 1829, and Lieutenant Governor Enos T. Throop succeeded to the governorship, Stebbins was elected President pro tempore of the State Senate and was Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York until the end of 1829.
He was one of the three Bank Commissioners, appointed by the Governor. In 1842, he served as president of the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company in New York City.

In 1819, he married Eunice Masters. He was buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Cazenovia, New York.