Charles D. Poston | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona Territory | |
| In office December 5, 1864 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | None (new territory) |
| Succeeded by | John Noble Goodwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1825 Elizabethtown, Kentucky, US |
| Died | June 24, 1902 (aged 77) Phoenix, Arizona Territory |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Haycraft (1848–1884) Martha Tucker (married 1885) |
Charles Debrille Poston (April 20, 1825 – June 24, 1902) was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant. He is referred to as the "Father of Arizona" due to his efforts lobbying for creation of the territory. Poston was also Arizona Territory's first Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.