Charles L. Chase

'''Charles L. "C.L." Chase''' (1826 – April 20, 1895) was an American politician and farmer who served as the fourth and final secretary of Minnesota Territory from 1857 to 1858. He subsequently served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1876 to 1877, representing the 11th legislative district of Minnesota in the 18th Minnesota Legislature.

Early life
Chase was born in New York around the year 1828.

Chase came to the Territory of Minnesota in 1856.

Career
Chase served as the fourth and final secretary of Minnesota Territory from April 23, 1857 to May 24, 1858.

Chase was elected to the Minnesota Constitutional Convention of 1857 from the 3rd district. He served in this position from July 13, 1857 to August 29, 1857.

Chase served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1876 to 1877, representing the 11th legislative district of Minnesota in the 18th Minnesota Legislature.

During his time in office, Chase served on the following committees. He chaired the Commerce committee. Chase's time in office began on January 4, 1876 and concluded on January 1, 1877. His district included representation for Dodge County.
 * Claims
 * Commerce
 * Public Lands

Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Chase was a farmer.

Personal life
Chase was married. He resided in Concord, Minnesota.