Joseph Anderson

Biography

Joseph Anderson (died 1837) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from May 1797 to March 1815, during the 5th–13th Congresses. Anderson served as a Republican. Anderson died on April 17, 1837.

Key Information

• Full Name: Joseph Inslee Anderson
• Died: April 17, 1837
• Term Started: May 22, 1809
• Term Ended: March 3, 1815
• Senate Class: Class I

Service History

• May 15, 1797 – Dec 2, 1799 5th–6th Congresses Republican Tennessee
• Dec 2, 1799 – Oct 17, 1803 6th–8th Congresses Republican Tennessee
• Oct 17, 1803 – May 22, 1809 8th–11th Congresses Republican Tennessee
• May 22, 1809 – Mar 3, 1815 11th–13th Congresses 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.