What party did Joseph Underwood belong to?

Joseph Underwood was a member of the Whig party and represented the state of Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

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

Joseph Underwood served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1847 to March 3, 1853, representing Kentucky.

When did Joseph Underwood die?

Joseph Underwood died on August 23, 1876.

Historical Profile

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

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Joseph Underwood

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Biography

Joseph Underwood (died 1876) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate from March 1847 to March 1853, during the 30th–32nd Congresses. Underwood served as a Whig. Underwood died on August 23, 1876.

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Key Information

Full Name: Joseph Rogers Underwood
Died: August 23, 1876
Term Started: March 4, 1847
Term Ended: March 3, 1853

Service History

Mar 4, 1847 – Mar 3, 1853 30th–32nd Congresses Whig Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Served With

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

John Crittenden (KY) 1847–1848
Thomas Metcalfe (KY) 1848–1849
Henry Clay (KY) 1849–1852
David Meriwether (KY) 1852
Archibald Dixon (KY) 1852–1853