Joseph H. Beeman

Joseph Henry Beeman (November 17, 1833 – July 31, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.

Joseph Henry Beeman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Mississippi's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1891  March 3, 1893
Preceded byChapman L. Anderson
Succeeded byJohn Sharp Williams
Personal details
Born(1833-11-17)November 17, 1833
Gatesville, North Carolina
DiedJuly 31, 1909(1909-07-31) (aged 75)
Lena, Mississippi
Resting placeBeeman Cemetery, Lena, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Chambers Beeman[1]
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/service Confederate States Army
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Biography

Born near Gatesville, North Carolina, Beeman moved with his parents to Morgan County, Alabama, in 1847 and to Mississippi in 1849. He received an academic education, teaching for several years. Beeman then engaged in mercantile pursuits. He served as a lieutenant in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. He served as member of the State house of representatives from 1883–1891. Beeman connected with the Farmers' Alliance and served as chairman of its executive committee. He served as delegate to several State conventions.

Beeman was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second Congress (March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893). He was not a candidate for reelection in 1892. Beeman engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death near Lena, Mississippi on July 31, 1909. He was interred in Beeman Cemetery, Lena, Mississippi.

Notes

  1. "Joseph Henry "Jo" Beeman". Find A Grave. Retrieved 16 November 2017.

References

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Chapman L. Anderson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Mississippi's 4th congressional district

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Succeeded by
John S. Williams
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