William Albert

Background

He was born near Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio, and attended the local public schools.

Education

Later, he studied business in Lansing, Michigan.

Career

In 1884 he founded a newspaper, The Johnstown Independent. He also engaged in banking. From 1893 to 1897 he served as postmaster of Johnstown.

In 1906 he was elected to the United States. House, where he served until he was defeated in the 1920 elections.

Returning home, he resumed his newspaper publishing and banking career in Johnstown. He ran in a successful comeback campaign for Congress in 1934, and served there until his death.

Achievements

• He entered politics as a Democrat and won a seat to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1904.