What party did Benjamin Ruggles belong to?

Benjamin Ruggles was a member of the Adams Republican party and represented the state of Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

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

Benjamin Ruggles served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1815 to March 3, 1833, representing Ohio.

When did Benjamin Ruggles die?

Benjamin Ruggles died on September 2, 1857.

Historical Profile

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

Adams Republican Inactive

Benjamin Ruggles

Former U.S. Senator for Ohio

Biography

Benjamin Ruggles (died 1857) was an American politician who represented Ohio in the United States Senate from December 1815 to March 1833, during the 14th–22nd Congresses. Ruggles served as a Republican and later as an Adams Republican. Ruggles died on September 2, 1857.

Key Information

Full Name: Benjamin Ruggles
Died: September 2, 1857
Term Started: December 3, 1827
Term Ended: March 3, 1833
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Dec 4, 1815 – Dec 3, 1821 14th–17th Congresses Republican Ohio
Dec 3, 1821 – Dec 3, 1827 17th–20th Congresses Adams Republican Ohio
Dec 3, 1827 – Mar 3, 1833 20th–22nd Congresses Adams Republican Ohio

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 Ohio

Served With

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

Jeremiah Morrow (OH) 1815–1819
William Trimble (OH) 1819–1821
Ethan Brown (OH) 1822–1825
William Harrison (OH) 1825–1828
Jacob Burnet (OH) 1828–1831
Thomas Ewing (OH) 1831–1833