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Albert George Burr (November 8, 1829 – June 10, 1882) was a United States representative in Congress from the state of Illinois for two terms, the 40th and 41st Congresses (serving from March 4, 1867, until March 3, 1871). He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Albert G. Burr | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Thornton |
| Succeeded by | Edward Y. Rice |
| Judge of the Circuit Court for the Seventh District of Illinois | |
| In office 1877–1882 | |
| Preceded by | None (Position created) |
| Succeeded by | George W. Herdman |
| Chairman of the Illinois Democratic State Committee | |
| In office June 15, 1870 – June 26, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | John Alexander McClernand |
| Succeeded by | Cyrus McCormick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1829 Genesee County, New York |
| Died | June 10, 1882 (aged 52) Carrollton, Illinois |
| Resting place | Carrollton, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Alicia A. Anderson Mary Harlan |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Attorney |
He was born near Batavia, New York, on November 8, 1829, the son of George Washington Burr and Phoebe (Sweet) Burr.[1] His father had left New York for Illinois earlier that year, intending to begin a homestead and then return for his family, but he disappeared under circumstances that were never solved.[1][2]
Burr's mother moved the family to Sangamon County, Illinois in 1830.[2][3] Burr had to begin working as a child in order to help support the family, and his youth included a job in a brickyard and other manual labor.[2] He was largely self-taught, and after completing his education and receiving his teaching qualification, he taught school for several years in Vandalia.[3] In 1850, he moved to Winchester, Illinois, where he worked as a merchant and studied law.[3] He was admitted to the bar in 1856 and commenced practice in Winchester.[3]
A Democrat, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1861 to 1864.[3] In 1862, he was a delegate to the state constitutional convention.[3] In 1866 he won election to Congress, and he served two terms, 1867 to 1871.[3] He did not run for re-election in 1870 and resumed the practice of law in Carrollton.[1] In June 1870, Burr was elected chairman of the Illinois Democratic State Committee, and he served until 1872.[4]
In 1877, the Seventh District of the Illinois Circuit Court was expanded from two judges to three.[5] Burr was elected to the new position, and served until his death.[5]
Burr died in Carrollton on June 10, 1882,[3] and was buried at Carrollton City Cemetery.[6]
Burr's first wife was Alicia A. Anderson, with whom he had two children, Louis and Lucy.[3] After his first wife's death, Burr married Mary Harlan (1837–1913).[3] They were the parents of three children, Mary, Albert, and William.[1]
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