What party did Bedford Brown belong to?

Bedford Brown was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Bedford Brown serve in the U.S. Senate?

Bedford Brown served in the U.S. Senate from December 9, 1829 to November 11, 1840, representing North Carolina.

When did Bedford Brown die?

Bedford Brown died on December 6, 1870.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Bedford Brown

Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina

Biography

Bedford Brown (died 1870) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1829 to November 1840, during the 21st–26th Congresses. Brown served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat. Brown died on December 6, 1870.

Key Information

Full Name: Bedford Brown
Died: December 6, 1870
Term Started: December 7, 1835
Term Ended: November 11, 1840
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Dec 7, 1829 – Dec 7, 1835 21st–24th Congresses Jacksonian North Carolina
Dec 7, 1835 – Nov 11, 1840 24th–26th Congresses Democrat North Carolina

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 North Carolina

Served With

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

James Iredell (NC) 1829–1831
Willie Mangum (NC) 1831–1840
Robert Strange (NC) 1836–1840