Background
Tracey, Charles was born in 1847 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of John and Maria (McCarthy) Tracey.
Tracey, Charles was born in 1847 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of John and Maria (McCarthy) Tracey.
Educated Albany Academy, afterward studied abroad.
Enlisted in Papal Zouaves and served two terms. Returned to United States. Is president and treasurer Columbia Distilling Company, with distillery at Waterloo, New York Was aide-de-camp of Governor Tilden, 1875.
Appointed by Governor Robinson, commissary general, 187.7, and by governments Cleveland, Hill, Flower and Morton manager State House of Refuge. Member Congress, 1887-1895. One of the leading Democratic opponents of free silver.
Active in Gold Democratic movement. Chairman National Committee (Gold) Democratic party, since 1900. Home: Albany, New York.
Member Congress, 1887-1895.
Married Hermine Duchesnay, June 14, 1883.