Albert Gallatin Marchand (February 27, 1811 – February 5, 1848) was an American politician who served in the

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from 1839 to 1843, representing the 19th congressional district of

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as a

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in the

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and the

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Early life and education

Marchand was born near

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on February 27, 1811. His father,

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, served in the

from 1817 to 1821, representing the 11th congressional district of

in the

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as a member of the

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. Albert Marchand studied law.

Career

Marchand was

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in 1833; he commenced practice in Greensburg. Marchand served in the United States House of Representatives from 1839 to 1843, representing the 19th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a

in the

and the

. He served as chairman of the

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in the latter Congress. Marchand's time in office began on March 4, 1839 and concluded on March 3, 1843. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1842 to the

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. Following his tenure in Congress, Marchand resumed practicing law in Greensburg.

Personal life and death

Marchand married Susan S. Kuhns in 1839. They had four children together. Marchand died at the age of 36 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1848. He was interred in Greensburg Cemetery, now St. Clair Cemetery.

References

External links

Official page
at the '' Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''
Albert Gallatin Marchand Papers
at the

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Early life and education

Career

Personal life and death

See also

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