What party did Benjamin Hawkins belong to?

Benjamin Hawkins was a member of the Pro-Administration party and represented the state of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

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

Benjamin Hawkins served in the U.S. Senate from December 8, 1789 to March 3, 1795, representing North Carolina.

When did Benjamin Hawkins die?

Benjamin Hawkins died on June 6, 1816.

Historical Profile

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

Pro-Administration Inactive

Benjamin Hawkins

Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina

Biography

Benjamin Hawkins (died 1816) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1789 to March 1795, during the 1st–3rd Congresses. Hawkins served as a Pro-Administration. Hawkins died on June 6, 1816.

Key Information

Full Name: Benjamin Hawkins
Died: June 6, 1816
Term Started: December 8, 1789
Term Ended: March 3, 1795

Service History

Dec 8, 1789 – Mar 3, 1795 1st–3rd Congresses Pro-Administration 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 Hawkins's service:

Samuel Johnston (NC) 1789–1793
Alexander Martin (NC) 1793–1795