What party did Benjamin Tillman belong to?

Benjamin Tillman was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

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

Benjamin Tillman served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1895 to July 3, 1918, representing South Carolina.

When did Benjamin Tillman die?

Benjamin Tillman died on July 3, 1918.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Benjamin Tillman

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

Benjamin Tillman (died 1918) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from March 1895 to July 1918, during the 54th–65th Congresses. Tillman served as a Democrat. Tillman died in office on July 3, 1918.

Key Information

Full Name: Benjamin Ryan Tillman
Died: July 3, 1918
Term Started: March 4, 1895
Term Ended: July 3, 1918

Service History

Mar 4, 1895 – Jul 3, 1918 54th–65th Congresses Democrat South 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 South Carolina

Served With

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

John Irby (SC) 1895–1897
Joseph Earle (SC) 1897
John McLaurin (SC) 1897–1903
Asbury Latimer (SC) 1903–1908
Frank Gary (SC) 1908–1909
Ellison Smith (SC) 1909–1918