David Marchand
David Marchand (born December 10, 1776 in Irwin , Westmoreland County , Pennsylvania , † March 11, 1832 in Greensburg , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1817 and 1821 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
David Marchand attended private schools and then studied medicine. After his medical license, he practiced in Westmoreland County. During the British-American War he was Major General in the State Militia from 1812 to 1814. Politically, Marchand joined the Democratic Republican Party . In the congressional elections of 1816 he was elected to the Eleventh constituency of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , where he succeeded William Findley on March 4, 1817 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1821 .
After his time in the US House of Representatives, David Marchand worked as a doctor again. In 1821 he was elected Prothonotary in Westmoreland County . He died on March 11, 1832 in Greensburg, where he was also buried. His son Albert (1811-1848) was also a member of Congress.
Web links
- David Marchand in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- David Marchand in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William Findley |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (11th constituency) March 4, 1817 - March 3, 1821 |
George Plumer |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Marchand, David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 10, 1776 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | near Irwin , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 11, 1832 |
| Place of death | Greensburg , Pennsylvania |