Albert Raney Anderson

Independent Republican Representative of Iowa's 8th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

November 8, 1837 (61 years old)

Birthday

November 17, 1898

Death

American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative.
Elected to Congress after defeating a well-known incumbent without his party’s endorsement.
Born in Ohio and later moved to Illinois and Iowa, where he practiced law.
Served as postmaster of Clarinda, Iowa, appointed by President Lincoln.
Enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Held various political positions, including district attorney and state railroad commissioner.
Ran for Congress as an “Independent Republican,” focusing on stricter railroad regulation and tariff reform.
Served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1887 to 1889.
After leaving Congress, continued to practice law and served as mayor and state attorney in South Dakota.
Died in 1898 and was interred in Sidney Cemetery.