Albert S. Marks

Albert Smith Marks (born October 16, 1836 in Owensboro , Daviess County , Kentucky , † November 4, 1891 in Nashville , Tennessee ) was an American politician and governor of Tennessee.

Early years and political advancement

At the age of 19, Albert Marks moved to Winchester , Tennessee. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1859. He worked as a lawyer until the outbreak of the civil war . In the run-up to the war, Marks was an opponent of secession and spoke out in favor of Tennessee remaining in the Union. But when the majority voted to join the Confederation , he gave in and joined the Southern Army . He made it to the position of colonel in an infantry regiment. He lost a leg during the war.

Political career

After the war he worked as a lawyer again. In 1870 he became chairman of the fourth bar association (Chancery Division) until he was elected governor of Tennessee in 1878 as a candidate of the Democratic Party . The biggest domestic problem these days has been the national debt, which sparked a heated, controversial debate in Tennessee. His predecessor James D. Porter, Jr. had already failed because of this problem . Marks did not find a solution either and in 1880 renounced a second term in office.

Old age and death

After retiring from the governor's office, Marks returned to practice as a lawyer. In 1886 he applied unsuccessfully for a seat in the US Senate . He died in Nashville on November 4, 1891.

Marks was married to Novella Davies. The couple had two children.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978 . Volume 4, Meckler Books, Westport 1978.

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SURNAME	Marks, Albert S.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Marks, Albert Smith
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician and governor of Tennessee
DATE OF BIRTH	October 16, 1836
PLACE OF BIRTH	Owensboro , Daviess County , Kentucky
DATE OF DEATH	November 4, 1891
Place of death	Nashville , Tennessee