What party did Joseph Anderson belong to?

Joseph Anderson was a member of the Democratic-Republican party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Joseph Anderson serve in the U.S. Senate?

Joseph Anderson served in the U.S. Senate from September 26, 1797 to March 3, 1815, representing Tennessee.

When did Joseph Anderson die?

Joseph Anderson died on April 17, 1837.

Historical Profile

Joseph Anderson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democratic-Republican Inactive

Joseph Anderson

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

Joseph Anderson (died 1837) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1797 and 1815, between the 5th and 13th Congresses. Anderson served as a Democratic-Republican. Anderson died on April 17, 1837.

Key Information

Full Name: Joseph Inslee Anderson
Died: April 17, 1837
Term Started: March 4, 1799
Term Ended: March 3, 1815

Service History

Sep 26, 1797 – Mar 3, 1799 5th Congress Democratic-Republican Tennessee
Mar 4, 1799 – Mar 3, 1815 6th–13th Congresses Democratic-Republican Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Anderson's service:

Andrew Jackson (TN) 1797–1798
Daniel Smith (TN) 1798–1799, 1805–1809
William Cocke (TN) 1799–1805
Jenkin Whiteside (TN) 1809–1811
George Campbell (TN) 1811–1814
Jesse Wharton (TN) 1814–1815