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Henry White Beeson

Henry White Beeson

American politician (1791–1863)

Henry White Beeson (September 14, 1791 – October 28, 1863) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1841 to 1843, representing the 20th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a Democrat in the 27th United States Congress.[1][2]

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Early life and education

Beeson was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on September 14, 1791, to Jacob Beeson and Lydia Ann White.[3] He attended public schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Career

Beeson served as a colonel in the Fayette County Militia.

Beeson served in the United States House of Representatives from 1841 to 1843, representing the 20th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a Democrat in the 27th United States Congress. He was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of incumbent Enos Hook.

Beeson was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1842 to the 28th United States Congress. Following his tenure in Congress, Beeson resumed his agricultural pursuits.

Personal life and death

Beeson married Nancy Jackson and Louisa Ann Clark. He had four children.[3]

Beeson died at the age of 72 in North Union Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1863. He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery, located in South Union Township, Pennsylvania.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "BEESON, Henry White". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 28, 2006.
  2. [2]
    "Rep. Henry Beeson". GovTrack. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Henry White Beeson". Ancestry.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Beeson". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 28, 2006.

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