Charles Albright (Pennsylvania politician) facts for kids
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Charles Albright
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's At-large district |
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| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
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| Born | December 13, 1830 Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 28, 1880 (aged 49) Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Dickinson College |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 1864–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 132nd Pennsylvania Infantry 34th Pennsylvania Militia Regiment 202nd Pennsylvania Infantry Lehigh District |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Charles Albright (born December 13, 1830 – died September 28, 1880) was an important person from Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Republican Party. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives. This means he helped make laws for the country.
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Who Was Charles Albright?
Charles Albright was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He went to Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. After college, he studied law and became a lawyer in 1852. He started his law practice in a town called Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania.
Early Life and Career
For a short time in 1854, Charles Albright lived in the Kansas Territory. He helped with the early growth of that area. But he soon moved back to Pennsylvania in 1856. He continued to work as a lawyer in Mauch Chunk. He was also chosen to be a delegate for the Republican National Conventions in 1860 and 1872. A delegate is someone who represents their state at a big political meeting.
Charles Albright in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Charles Albright bravely served in the Union Army.
- He started as a major in the 132nd Pennsylvania Infantry.
- He was honorably discharged in 1863 with the rank of colonel.
- Later, he became a colonel again for the Thirty-fourth Pennsylvania Militia. This was during the Gettysburg campaign.
- In 1864, he became a colonel for the 202nd Pennsylvania Infantry.
- In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln nominated him for a special honorary rank. This rank was brevet brigadier general. The U.S. Senate approved this honor.
- He was honorably discharged from the army in August 1865.
Life After the War
After the war ended, Charles Albright went back to being a lawyer. He worked in Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania. He also became involved in manufacturing.
Serving in Congress
Charles Albright was elected to the Forty-third Congress. This means he became a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania. He served one term, from 1873 to 1875. He decided not to run for reelection in 1874. He continued his law practice and manufacturing business until he passed away in Mauch Chunk in 1880.
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Rank insignia for a Union Army Colonel
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Rank insignia for a Union Army Brigadier General
