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Bennett Hillsman Henderson

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Bennett Hillsman Henderson

Birth
Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Death
12 Oct 1849 (aged 67)
Somerville, Fayette County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Somerville, Fayette County, Tennessee, USA
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U.S. Congressman. Moving to Tennessee in 1790, he was successful famer when he entered politics. Involved in several local public offices in Fayette County, Tennessee, he was elected as a Republican to the Fourteenth Congress, serving (1815-17). After leaving Congress, he resumed his previous famering interests until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Moving to Tennessee in 1790, he was successful famer when he entered politics. Involved in several local public offices in Fayette County, Tennessee, he was elected as a Republican to the Fourteenth Congress, serving (1815-17). After leaving Congress, he resumed his previous famering interests until his death.

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  • Added: Apr 18, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68594532/bennett_hillsman-henderson: accessed ), memorial page for Bennett Hillsman Henderson (23 Feb 1782–12 Oct 1849), Find a Grave Memorial ID 68594532, citing Somerville Cemetery, Somerville, Fayette County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.