Historical Profile
Augustus Bacon is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Augustus Bacon
Former U.S. Senator for Georgia
Biography
Augustus Bacon (died 1914) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate across 4 separate periods of service between 1895 and 1914, between the 54th and 63rd Congresses. Bacon served as a Democrat. Bacon died in office on February 14, 1914.
Key Information
- Full Name: Augustus Octavius Bacon
- Died: February 14, 1914
- Term Started: April 7, 1913
- Term Ended: February 14, 1914
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 2, 1895 – Dec 2, 1901 54th–57th Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Dec 2, 1901 – Dec 2, 1907 57th–60th Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Dec 2, 1907 – Apr 7, 1913 60th–63rd Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Apr 7, 1913 – Feb 14, 1914 63rd Congress Democrat Georgia
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 Georgia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Bacon's service:
- John Gordon (GA) 1895–1897
- Alexander Clay (GA) 1897–1910
- Joseph Terrell (GA) 1910–1911
- Hoke Smith (GA) 1911–1914