Albert R. Anderson
Albert R. Anderson | |
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From the Evening Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), July 17, 1897 | |
| 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 |
| Battles/wars | |
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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.