Robert Waln

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Robert Waln (February 22, 1765 – January 24, 1836) was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, he received a limited schooling, engaged in mercantile pursuits and in East India and China trade, was a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature for several years, and was a member of the city council of Philadelphia, serving as president of the select council.

Waln was elected as a Federalist to the Fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John Swanwick. He was reelected to the Sixth Congress and served from December 3, 1798 to March 3, 1801. He became interested in the operation of ironworks and during the War of 1812 erected a cotton factory in Trenton, New Jersey. He served as president of the Philadelphia Insurance Co. and as a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. He died in Philadelphia; interment was in Arch Street Friends Meeting House Burial Ground.

References

Robert Waln at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

External links

Robert Waln at Find a Grave
The Smith-Waln Family Papers, including financial papers and other documents belonging to Robert Waln, are available for research use at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

Preceded by John Swanwick	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district 1798 - 1801	Succeeded by William Jones

Authority control	VIAF: 173299113

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Name	Waln, Robert
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	February 22, 1765
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Date of death	January 24, 1836
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