What party did Benjamin Fitzpatrick belong to?

Benjamin Fitzpatrick was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Alabama in the U.S. Senate.

When did Benjamin Fitzpatrick serve in the U.S. Senate?

Benjamin Fitzpatrick served in the U.S. Senate from November 25, 1848 to February 4, 1861, representing Alabama.

When did Benjamin Fitzpatrick die?

Benjamin Fitzpatrick died on November 21, 1869.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Benjamin Fitzpatrick

Former U.S. Senator for Alabama

Biography

Benjamin Fitzpatrick (died 1869) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate from November 1848 to March 1861, during the 30th–36th Congresses. Fitzpatrick served as a Democrat. Fitzpatrick died on November 21, 1869.

Key Information

Full Name: Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Died: November 21, 1869
Term Started: December 3, 1855
Term Ended: March 3, 1861
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Nov 25, 1848 – Dec 5, 1853 30th–33rd Congresses Democrat Alabama
Dec 5, 1853 – Dec 3, 1855 33rd–34th Congresses Democrat Alabama
Dec 3, 1855 – Mar 3, 1861 34th–36th Congresses Democrat Alabama

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 Alabama

Served With

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

William King (AL) 1848–1852
Jeremiah Clemens (AL) 1849–1853
Clement Clay, Jr. (AL) 1853–1861