Charles Dawe

Charles Dawe (February 28, 1845^[1] – March 29, 1908) was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Harbour Grace from 1878 to 1889 and Port de Grave from 1893 to 1900 and from 1906 to 1908 as a Conservative.

Honourable Captain Charles Dawe
Hon. Capt. Charles Dawe
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Port de Grave
In office February 1, 1906 (1906-02-01) – November 2, 1908 (1908-11-02)
Preceded by	Alexander Mackay
Succeeded by	William Warren
In office November 6, 1893 (1893-11-06) – November 8, 1900 (1900-11-08)
Preceded by	James A. Clift
Succeeded by	Alexander Mackay
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Harbour Grace
In office November 9, 1878 (1878-11-09) – November 6, 1889 (1889-11-06) Serving with Ambrose Shea (1878–85) James S. Winter (1885–89) Joseph Godden (1885–89)
Preceded by	Joseph Godden
Succeeded by	William Whiteley Eli Dawe Robert Munn
Personal details
Born	8 February 1845 Port de Grave, Newfoundland Colony
Died	29 March 1908 St. John's, Newfoundland
Political party	Liberal (1878–82) Conservative (1882–1908)
Spouse	Emma Bartlett
Parent(s)	Captain Robert Dawe and Mary Anne Bartlett
Occupation	Merchant

He was born in Port de Grave. Dawe was a sealing captain and operated a fishery supply business in Bay Roberts with his brother Azariah. He was a Liberal supporter until 1885. He served in the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio in 1894 and from 1897 to 1889. Dawe was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1889. He was elected in a 1906 by-election and served as leader of the Conservatives until he retired from politics in 1908. Dawe died in St. John's in 1908.