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Henry White Beeson

1791 – 1863

American politician

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Lived 1791 – 1863 (aged 72). Henry White Beeson was an American politician.

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.

Early life and education Beeson was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on September 14, 1791, to Jacob Beeson and Lydia Ann Beeson. 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 agricultural pursuits.

Personal life and death Beeson married Nancy Jackson and Louisa Ann Clark. He had four children.

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Who was Henry White Beeson?

American politician

When was Henry White Beeson born?

Henry White Beeson was born on 14 September 1791 in Uniontown.

When did Henry White Beeson die?

Henry White Beeson died on 28 October 1863 in North Union Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania.

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Henry White Beeson was a politician.

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Henry White Beeson was American.

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· Wikipedia: Henry White Beeson

· Wikidata: Q5730065

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