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Joseph Henry Beeman
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 4th district |
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| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | Chapman L. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | John Sharp Williams |
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| Born | November 17, 1833 Gatesville, North Carolina |
| Died | July 31, 1909 (aged 75) Lena, Mississippi |
| Resting place | Beeman Cemetery, Lena, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Chambers Beeman |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Joseph Henry Beeman (born November 17, 1833 – died July 31, 1909) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Mississippi. This means he was a member of the U.S. Congress.
Joseph Beeman's Early Life and Career
Joseph Henry Beeman was born near Gatesville, North Carolina. When he was young, his family moved often. They moved to Morgan County, Alabama, in 1847. Then, in 1849, they moved to Mississippi.
Joseph Beeman went to school and got a good education. For several years, he worked as a teacher. Later, he also worked in business, selling different goods.
During the American Civil War, Joseph Beeman served as a lieutenant. He was part of the Confederate States Army.
Political Life and Public Service
Joseph Beeman began his political career in Mississippi. From 1883 to 1891, he was a member of the state's House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state.
He was also involved with the Farmers' Alliance. This was a group that worked to help farmers. Beeman was the chairman of its main committee. He also attended many important meetings for the state.
In 1891, Joseph Beeman was elected to the Fifty-second Congress. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from March 4, 1891, to March 3, 1893. He decided not to run for re-election in 1892.
After his time in Congress, Beeman returned to farming. He continued to work in agriculture near Lena, Mississippi. He passed away on July 31, 1909, in the same area. He was buried in Beeman Cemetery, near Lena.
