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 across 3 separate periods of service between 1848 and 1861, between the 30th and 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: November 26, 1855
Term Ended: February 4, 1861

Service History

Nov 25, 1848 – Nov 30, 1849 30th–31st Congresses Democrat Alabama
Jan 14, 1853 – Mar 3, 1855 32nd–33rd Congresses Democrat Alabama
Nov 26, 1855 – Feb 4, 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) 1848–1849
Jeremiah Clemens (AL) 1853
Clement Clay, Jr. (AL) 1853–1855, 1855–1861