Joseph Henry Beeman (November 17, 1833 – July 31, 1909) was a slave owner[1] and officer in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. He later served a term as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi from 1891 to 1893.

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, US
DiedJuly 31, 1909(1909-07-31) (aged 75)
Lena, Mississippi, US
Resting placeBeeman Cemetery, Lena, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Biography edit

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.

Civil War edit

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 to 1891. Beeman connected with the Farmers' Alliance and served as chairman of its executive committee. He served as delegate to several State conventions.

Congress edit

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.

Later career and death edit

Beeman engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death near Lena, Mississippi on July 31, 1909. He was interred in Beeman Cemetery, Lena, Mississippi.

Notes edit

  1. ^ "Congress slaveowners", The Washington Post, 2022-01-27, retrieved 2022-01-30

References edit

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

1891–1893
Succeeded by