Joseph R. Underwood

American politician (1791–1876)
Person human Q1534586
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Joseph R. Underwood

Summary

Joseph R. Underwood is a human[1]. He was born in Goochland County[2]. He was born on October 24, 1791[3]. He died in Warren County[4]. He died on August 23, 1876[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Goochland County[2], Joseph R. Underwood…
  • Joseph R. Underwood passed away in Warren County[4].
  • Joseph R. Underwood was born on October 24, 1791[3].
  • Joseph R. Underwood died on August 23, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Fairview Cemetery[10].
  • Joseph R. Underwood's mother was Frances Rogers[11].
  • A child of Joseph R. Underwood was John C. Underwood[12].
  • A child of Joseph R. Underwood was Eugene Underwood[13].
  • Joseph R. Underwood held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Joseph R. Underwood's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph R. Underwood's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Joseph R. Underwood worked as a judge[8].
  • Joseph R. Underwood held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[15].
  • Joseph R. Underwood held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Joseph R. Underwood held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Joseph R. Underwood held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Joseph R. Underwood held the position of member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[19].
  • Joseph R. Underwood held the position of member of the State Senate of Kentucky[20].
  • Joseph R. Underwood's education included a stint at Transylvania University[21].
  • Joseph R. Underwood is recorded as male[22].
  • Joseph R. Underwood's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Joseph R. Underwood was affiliated with the Whig Party[24].
  • Joseph R. Underwood's residence is recorded as Ironwood[25].
  • Joseph R. Underwood's family name is recorded as Underwood[26].
  • Joseph R. Underwood's given name is recorded as Joseph[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph R. Underwood's place of birth was Goochland County[2]. He was born on October 24, 1791[3]. His mother was Frances Rogers[11].

Education

Joseph R. Underwood was educated at Transylvania University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[15], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; United States senator[16], a position[30], in United States[31]; member of the Kentucky House of Representatives[19]; and member of the State Senate of Kentucky[20].

Personal Life

Children include John C. Underwood[12], an army officer[32], 1840–1913[33], of United States[34] and Eugene Underwood[13], 1818–1893[35], of United States[36]. Joseph R. Underwood was affiliated with the Whig Party[24].

Death and Burial

Joseph R. Underwood died on August 23, 1876[5]. He died in Warren County[4]. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph R. Underwood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Joseph R. Underwood born?

Born in Goochland County[2], Joseph R. Underwood…

Where did Joseph R. Underwood die?

Joseph R. Underwood passed away in Warren County[4].

Who were Joseph R. Underwood's parents?

Joseph R. Underwood's mother was Frances Rogers[11].

What did Joseph R. Underwood do for work?

Joseph R. Underwood worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Joseph R. Underwood go to school?

Joseph R. Underwood was educated at Transylvania University[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Transylvania University
    Place of death Warren County
    Residence Ironwood
    Mother Frances Rogers
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