Albert R. Anderson
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For other people named Albert Anderson, see Albert Anderson (disambiguation).
Albert Raney Anderson (November 8, 1837 – November 17, 1898) was a one-term U.S. Representative from Iowa's 8th congressional district in southwestern Iowa. He is best known for winning election to Congress and defeating a well-known incumbent, without winning his own party's endorsement.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 8th congressional district, Preceded by ...
Albert R. Anderson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 8th congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889 | |
Preceded by | William P. Hepburn |
Succeeded by | James P. Flick |
Personal details | |
Born | November 8, 1837 Adams County, Ohio |
Died | November 17, 1898 (aged 61) Hot Springs, South Dakota |
Political party | Independent Republican |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | 4th Iowa Infantry Regiment |
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