Charles H. Pond | |
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| 37th Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office October 13, 1853 – May 3, 1854 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Seymour |
| Succeeded by | Henry Dutton |
| 42nd and 44th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office 1852–1853 | |
| Governor | Thomas H. Seymour |
| Preceded by | Green Kendrick |
| Succeeded by | Alexander H. Holley |
| In office 1850–1851 | |
| Governor | Thomas H. Seymour |
| Preceded by | Thomas Backus |
| Succeeded by | Green Kendrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1781 Milford, Connecticut |
| Died | April 28, 1861 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Catherine Dickinson |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
Charles Hobby Pond (April 26, 1781 – April 28, 1861) was an American politician who was the 42nd and 44th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut (1850 to 1853) and who served as the 37th Governor for seven months (1853–1854) after the resignation of Governor Thomas Hart Seymour. He was named after his direct ancestor Sir Charles Hobby who was knighted by Queen Anne in 1705.