Christopher J. Lansing

Christopher J. Lansing was an American attorney and politician who served in the California State Senate, serving as its 10th President pro tempore in 1860.

Biography

Lansing was born in New York state in 1828; his name is sometimes given as Charles J. Lansing. He married Elizabeth Yates in 1852, and after her death the following year, married her sister Maria Yates. He also had a third wife, Anna, which he married in 1863. Lansing practiced law in Treasure City, Nevada and Eureka, Nevada. He also spent his time in Nevada City and Nevada County, California.
In 1858, Lansing was elected to the California State Senate from the 16th district, and we reelected again in 1859. In 1860, he served as the 10th President pro tempore of the Senate between January and April.
Lansing died on August 7th, 1884 in either Eureka, Nevada or Nevada City, California.