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Joseph Henderson

Joseph Henderson served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1833-1837).

  • Jackson
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 14
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 14

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1833-1837

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Joseph Henderson, born August 02, 1791, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1833 to 1837. A member of the Jackson Party, Henderson served 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 14 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Joseph Henderson was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Jackson Party, representing Pennsylvania from the state’s 14 congressional district. Henderson served from 1833-12-02 to 1837-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Henderson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Pennsylvania. As a Jackson Party member, Henderson’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Joseph Henderson’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Pennsylvania and the broader history of the United States. As a Jackson Party representative from Pennsylvania, Henderson played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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