Charles J. Folger

Biography

Charles J. Folger, born in 1818, built a reputation as a careful jurist whose decisions sought to balance justice with compassion. His legal career eventually led him to the nation’s highest levels of financial and judicial responsibility, where he strove to shepherd the Treasury with a commitment to integrity.

He returned to a quieter life in Glenwood, where neighbors recalled his thoughtful presence and his respect for the institutions that shaped civic life. He rests at Glenwood Cemetery, remembered for his devotion to the law and to the well-being of the republic.