John William Henderson Underwood

John William Henderson Underwood (November 20, 1816 – July 18, 1888) was a U.S. Democratic politician.

For other people named John Underwood, see John Underwood (disambiguation).
John W. H. Underwood

He was born in Ellenton, Georgia. He studied law and was admitted to the Georgia bar in 1835, and began practicing law in Clarkesville. He was an active participant in Georgia state politics for the duration of his adult life. He served as the solicitor general of the western judicial circuit of Georgia from 1843-1847. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Georgia and served from March 4, 1859 until January 23, 1861, when he withdrew, having joined the Confederacy. He died in Rome, Georgia and buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery.

  • United States Congress. "John William Henderson Underwood (id: U000010)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
August R. Wright		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 5th congressional district
March 4, 1859 – January 23, 1861		 Succeeded by
American Civil War


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