He was a Republican member of the New York State Senate ( 26th D. ) from 1862 to 1869 , sitting in the 85th , 86th , 87th , 88th , 89th , 90th , 91st and 92nd New York State Legislatures . During his term he served as President pro tempore for four years and as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee . Folger served as a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1867 – 68 and to the 1868 Republican National Convention
1868 Republican National Convention
1868 Republican National Convention
Charles J. Folger