Elijah Voorhees Brookshire

Representative for District 8

Former Democratic Representative from Indiana, District 8 · 3 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for Elijah Voorhees Brookshire
Party	Democratic
State	Indiana
District	8
Start	1889-12-02
End	1895-03-03
Bioguide	B000886
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	3
Born	1856-08-15
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative Elijah Voorhees Brookshire

Elijah Voorhees Brookshire served as a representative for Indiana (1889-1895).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1856-08-15 Born.
1889-12-02 Entered office.
1895-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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Elijah Voorhees Brookshire served as a Representative from Indiana in the United States Congress from 1889 to 1895. A member of the Democratic Party, Elijah Voorhees Brookshire contributed to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

Elijah Voorhees Brookshire’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Elijah Voorhees Brookshire participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.