What party did Alfred Nicholson belong to?

Alfred Nicholson was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Alfred Nicholson serve in the U.S. Senate?

Alfred Nicholson served in the U.S. Senate from December 25, 1840 to March 3, 1861, representing Tennessee.

When did Alfred Nicholson die?

Alfred Nicholson died on March 23, 1876.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Alfred Nicholson

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

Alfred Nicholson (died 1876) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1840 and 1861, between the 26th and 36th Congresses. Nicholson served as a Democrat. Nicholson died on March 23, 1876.

Key Information

Full Name: Alfred Osborn Pope Nicholson
Died: March 23, 1876
Term Started: March 4, 1859
Term Ended: March 3, 1861

Service History

Dec 25, 1840 – Feb 7, 1842 26th–27th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
Mar 4, 1859 – Mar 3, 1861 36th Congress Democrat Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Served With

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

Alexander Anderson (TN) 1840–1841
Andrew Johnson (TN) 1859–1861