Bennett H. Henderson

Bennett Hillsman Henderson, (February 23, 1782 – October 12, 1849^[1]) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives.^[2]

Bennett Hillsman Henderson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th district
In office March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817
Preceded by	John H. Bowen
Succeeded by	Samuel E. Hogg
Personal details
Born	(1782-02-23)February 23, 1782 Bedford, Virginia
Died	October 12, 1849(1849-10-12) (aged 67) Summitville, Tennessee
Party	Democratic-Republican

Biography

Henderson was born on February 23, 1782, in Bedford, Virginia son of William and Lockey Henderson. His family moved to Tennessee about 1790.^[3] He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth Congress, which lasted from March 4, 1815 to March 3, 1817. He served from December 4, 1815 to March 3, 1817.^[4]

Death

Henderson died in Summitville, Tennessee in 1849.^[5]