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 by	Chapman L. Anderson
Succeeded by	John Sharp Williams
Personal details
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(s)	Elizabeth Chambers Beeman[1]
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Rank	Lieutenant
Battles/wars	American 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

• United States Congress. "Joseph H. Beeman (id: B000309)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Beeman, Joseph Henry Dictionary of North Carolina Biography.