John Henderson (Mississippi politician)
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John Henderson (February 28, 1797 - September 15, 1857) was a Mississippi lawyer and politician. Born in Cumberland County, New Jersey, he later emigrated to Mississippi, where he practiced law in Woodville. In 1835, he was elected to the State Senate, and was later elected to the United States Senate as a Whig, serving one full term. After Congress, he moved to New Orleans, but in 1851, he went on trial for violation of the neutrality laws of 1818 for complicity in expeditions against Cuba. He was subsequently acquitted. He settled in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where he died at the age of 70.
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| Preceded by Thomas H. Williams |
United States Senator (Class 1) from Mississippi 1839–1845 Served alongside: Robert J. Walker |
Succeeded by Jesse Speight |
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