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John Henderson

John Henderson served as a senator for Mississippi (1839-1845).

  • Whig
  • Mississippi
  • Former
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Mississippi

Representing constituents across the Mississippi delegation.

Service period 1839-1845

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Henderson served as a Senator from Mississippi in the United States Congress from 1839 to 1845. A member of the Whig Party, John Henderson contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

John Henderson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, John Henderson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

John Wright Anderson (April 18, 1878 – October 21, 1972) was an American politician and member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and Tennessee State Senate. Anderson represented a floterial district comprising Perry County and Humphreys County

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