Historical Profile
Benjamin Hill is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Benjamin Hill
Former U.S. Senator for Georgia
Biography
Benjamin Hill (died 1882) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate from October 1877 to March 1883, during the 45th–47th Congresses. Hill served as a Democrat. Hill died in office on August 16, 1882.
Key Information
- Full Name: Benjamin Harvey Hill
- Died: August 16, 1882
- Term Started: October 15, 1877
- Term Ended: March 3, 1883
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Oct 15, 1877 – Mar 3, 1883 45th–47th Congresses 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 Hill's service:
- John Gordon (GA) 1877–1883
- Joseph Brown (GA) 1880–1883
- Middleton Barrow (GA) 1882–1883