About Henry Markell
Lived 1792 – 1831 (aged 39). Henry Markell was an American politician and lawyer.
Henry Markell (February 7, 1792 Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York – August 30, 1831 Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life He was the son of Congressman Jacob Markell (1770–1852). He attended the common schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced.
Markell was elected as an Adams man to the 19th and 20th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1829.
At the time of his death, he practiced at Oppenheim, and was buried at the cemetery in the area which in 1838 was separated from Oppenheim as the Town of St. Johnsville.
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Who was Henry Markell?
American politician
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Henry Markell was born on 7 February 1792 in Palatine.
When did Henry Markell die?
Henry Markell died on 30 August 1831.
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Henry Markell was a politician and lawyer.
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Henry Markell was American.
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