William Albert
American politician (1816-1879)
William Julian Albert (August 4, 1816 – March 29, 1879) was a U.S. Congressman from the fifth district of Maryland, serving from 1873 to 1875.
Early life
William Julian Albert was born on August 4, 1816, in Baltimore, Maryland to a family of German descent. His father was Jacob Albert. His brother was Augustus James Albert, owner of the Mount Vernon Hotel.
William Albert graduated from Mount St. Mary's College in 1833.
Personal life
Albert married Emily J. Jones in 1838, daughter of Talbot Jones.
Career
Albert engaged in hardware business with his father and brother from 1838 to 1855. Until 1862, Albert was a director of the Baltimore and Cuba Smelting and Mining Company. He also engaged in banking.
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