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Robert Mallory

1815 – 1885

American politician

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Lived 1815 – 1885 (aged 69). Robert Mallory was an American politician and lawyer.

Robert Mallory (November 15, 1815 – August 11, 1885) was an American politician and lawyer.

Biography Born on November 15, 1815, in Madison Court House, Virginia, Mallory attended private schools and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1827. He engaged in agricultural pursuits in La Grange, Kentucky, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1837, commencing practice in New Castle, Kentucky. He was elected an Opposition and later Union Democrat to the United States House of Representatives in 1858, serving from 1859 to 1865, being unsuccessful for reelection in 1864. There, Mallory served as chairman of the Committee on Roads and Canals from 1859 to 1863. He was a delegate to the National Union Convention in 1866 and was one of the vice presidents of the Centennial Exposition in 1876. He resumed agricultural pursuits until his death near La Grange, Kentucky on August 11, 1885. He was interred in Spring Hill Family Cemetery in Ballardsville, Kentucky.

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University of Virginia
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United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Mallory?

American politician (1815–1885)

When was Robert Mallory born?

Robert Mallory was born on 15 November 1815 in Madison.

When did Robert Mallory die?

Robert Mallory died on 11 August 1885 in La Grange.

What was Robert Mallory's occupation?

Robert Mallory was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Robert Mallory?

Robert Mallory was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Mallory

· Wikidata: Q2158169

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