Historical Profile
Ambrose Sevier is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Ambrose Sevier
Former U.S. Senator for Arkansas
Biography
Ambrose Sevier (died 1848) was an American politician who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate from September 1836 to March 1848, during the 24th–30th Congresses. Sevier served as a Democrat. Sevier died on December 31, 1848.
Key Information
- Full Name: Ambrose Hundley Sevier
- Died: December 31, 1848
- Term Started: December 4, 1843
- Term Ended: March 15, 1848
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Sep 18, 1836 – Sep 4, 1837 24th–25th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Sep 4, 1837 – Dec 4, 1843 25th–28th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Dec 4, 1843 – Mar 15, 1848 28th–30th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
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 Arkansas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Sevier's service:
- William Fulton (AR) 1836–1844
- Chester Ashley (AR) 1844–1848