Historical Profile
Asher Robbins is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Asher Robbins
Former U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Biography
Asher Robbins (died 1845) was an American politician who represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1825 and 1839, between the 19th and 25th Congresses. Robbins served as an Adams Republican and later as a Whig. Robbins died on February 25, 1845.
Key Information
- Full Name: Asher Robbins
- Died: February 25, 1845
- Term Started: December 2, 1833
- Term Ended: March 3, 1839
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 5, 1825 – Dec 3, 1827 19th–20th Congresses Adams Republican Rhode Island
- Dec 3, 1827 – Dec 2, 1833 20th–23rd Congresses Adams Republican Rhode Island
- Dec 2, 1833 – Mar 3, 1839 23rd–25th Congresses Whig Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Robbins's service:
- James De Wolf (RI) 1825
- Nehemiah Knight (RI) 1825–1839