Charles Stewart Day

Charles Stewart Day was an American politician and military officer, known for his service during the Mexican-American War and his later role in California’s state politics. Born in 1810, he played a significant role in shaping early California governance after the state joined the Union. Day served as California's first Secretary of State and was involved in various civic and political activities, contributing to the establishment of institutions in the growing state. His legacy reflects the tumultuous period of American expansion and the complex dynamics of state formation in the mid-19th century.