Christian Markle Straub (1804June 7, 1860) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the

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for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district from 1853 to 1855.

Early life and education

Straub was born in

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to Andrew II and Mary Eveline Walter. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. He served as

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in 1845 and sheriff of Schuylkill County in 1849.

Career

Straub was elected as a Democrat to the

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. He was a member of the

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for the 28th district from 1855 to 1856 and the 7th district from 1857 to 1858. He died in

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, and is interred at the

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.Christian Markle Straub
at findagrave.com

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