Albert D. Shaw

Albert Duane Shaw
Head and shoulders profile photo of Albert Duane Shaw, looking left.
Albert Duane Shaw, Congressman from New York
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 24th district
In office
November 6, 1900 – February 10, 1901
Preceded byCharles A. Chickering
Succeeded byCharles L. Knapp
Member of the New York State Assembly from Jefferson County's 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1867 – December 31, 1867
Preceded byNelson D. Ferguson
Succeeded byAndrew Cornwall
Personal details
Born(1841-12-21)December 21, 1841
Lyme, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 1901(1901-02-10) (aged 59)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeBrookside Cemetery, Watertown, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceUnited States (Union)
New York State
Branch/serviceUnion Army
New York National Guard
Years of service1861–1866 (Army)
1867-1868 (National Guard)
RankCorporal (Army)
Colonel (National Guard)
Unit35th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Army)
Commands36th New York Infantry Regiment (National Guard)
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Albert Duane Shaw (December 21, 1841 – February 10, 1901) was an American government official and politician from New York. A Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, he was most notable for his service as Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic and a U.S. Representative from New York's 24th congressional district.