Historical Profile
John Henderson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
John Henderson
Former U.S. Senator for Missouri
Biography
John Henderson (died 1913) was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1862 and 1869, between the 37th and 40th Congresses. Henderson served as a Republican. Henderson died on April 12, 1913.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Brooks Henderson
- Died: April 12, 1913
- Term Started: March 4, 1863
- Term Ended: March 3, 1869
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 17, 1862 – Mar 4, 1863 37th Congress Republican Missouri
- Mar 4, 1863 – Mar 3, 1869 38th–40th Congresses Republican Missouri
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Missouri
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Henderson's service:
- Waldo Johnson (MO) 1862–1863
- Trusten Polk (MO) 1862–1863
- Robert Wilson (MO) 1862–1863
- Benjamin Brown (MO) 1863–1867
- Charles Drake (MO) 1867–1869