Historical Profile
Benjamin Tillman is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 December 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: April 7, 1913
- Term Ended: July 3, 1918
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 2, 1895 – Dec 2, 1901 54th–57th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- Dec 2, 1901 – Dec 2, 1907 57th–60th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- Dec 2, 1907 – Apr 7, 1913 60th–63rd Congresses Democrat South Carolina
- Apr 7, 1913 – Jul 3, 1918 63rd–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