Albert R. Anderson

Albert R. Anderson
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	Civil War Battle of Pea Ridge Siege of Vicksburg Atlanta campaign

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.