Robert Desha

Robert Desha
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831
Preceded byRobert Allen
Succeeded byWilliam Hall
Personal details
Born(1791-01-14)January 14, 1791
Gallatin, Southwest Territory
DiedFebruary 6, 1849(1849-02-06) (aged 58)
Mobile, Alabama
Political partyJacksonian
Spouse
Eleanor Shelby
(m. 1820; died 1833)
RelationsJoseph Desha (brother)
Alva Belmont (granddaughter)
ChildrenCaroline Desha, Phoebe Ann Desha
ProfessionMerchant, politician

Robert Desha (January 14, 1791 – February 6, 1849) was an American politician who represented Tennessee's 5th Congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.