What party did Adonijah Welch belong to?

Adonijah Welch was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Florida in the U.S. Senate.

When did Adonijah Welch serve in the U.S. Senate?

Adonijah Welch served in the U.S. Senate from June 25, 1868 to March 3, 1889, representing Florida.

When did Adonijah Welch die?

Adonijah Welch died on March 14, 1889.

Historical Profile

Adonijah Welch is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

Adonijah Welch

Former U.S. Senator for Florida

Biography

Adonijah Welch (died 1889) was an American politician who represented Florida in the United States Senate from June 1868 to March 1889, during the 40th–50th Congresses. Welch served as a Republican. Welch died on March 14, 1889.

Key Information

Full Name: Adonijah Strong Welch
Died: March 14, 1889
Term Started: June 25, 1868
Term Ended: March 3, 1889

Service History

Jun 25, 1868 – Mar 3, 1889 40th–50th Congresses Republican Florida

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Florida

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Welch's service:

Thomas Osborn (FL) 1868–1873
Abijah Gilbert (FL) 1869–1875
Simon Conover (FL) 1873–1879
Charles Jones (FL) 1875–1887
Wilkinson Call (FL) 1879–1889
Samuel Pasco (FL) 1887–1889