Career

William Julian Albert served as a Republican Congressman in the Forty-third Congress (March 4, 1873-March 3, 1875). He was also a successful businessman, was engaged in the hardware business until 1855 and, later, in banking: was one of the founders and directors of the First National Bank of Maryland; was director of several insurance companies, savings banks, and manufacturing companies.

Achievements

• Albert assisted in establishing the ‘Soldiers’ Home’ and an Asylum for orphans and took a leading part in the foundation of the society for the moral and educational improvement of the blacks after the abolition of slavery. He also helped establish a school for ‘black’ teachers in Baltimore

Connections

Wife:

Emily Jones Albert

She and Willian Julian Albert married on May 15, 1838

Son:

Jacob Albert

Daughter:

Rebecca Albert