Charles E BelknapCharles E. Belknap (1846-1929) was a Civil War veteran, businessman, and politician who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Michigan (1889-1893). He served the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, as mayor, alderman, an member of the board of education prior to his election to Congress, and he wrote a regular column for the Grand Rapids Press later in his life, totaling over 150 contributions. Read More Read Less