Alfred Iverson

1798–1873

Biography

Alfred Iverson was a prominent American politician who served in the United States Senate during the mid-19th century. A native of Georgia, he was elected to represent his state in Congress and became known for his oratory skills and involvement in antebellum political debates. Iverson was a significant figure in Southern political circles during the 1850s and 1860s, though his career was marked by the tumultuous sectional conflicts that preceded the Civil War.