Robert Desha
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Robert Desha (January 14, 1791 – February 6, 1849) was an American politician who represented Tennessee's 5th Congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district, Preceded by ...
Robert Desha | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831 | |
Preceded by | Robert Allen |
Succeeded by | William Hall |
Personal details | |
Born | (1791-01-14)January 14, 1791 Gallatin, Southwest Territory |
Died | February 6, 1849(1849-02-06) (aged 58) Mobile, Alabama |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Spouse |
Eleanor Shelby
(m. 1820; died 1833) |
Relations | Joseph Desha (brother) Alva Belmont (granddaughter) |
Children | Caroline Desha, Phoebe Ann Desha |
Profession | Merchant, politician |
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