Historical Profile
Benjamin Wade is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Benjamin Wade
Former U.S. Senator for Ohio
Biography
Benjamin Wade (died 1869) was an American politician who represented Ohio in the United States Senate from December 1851 to March 1869, during the 32nd–40th Congresses. Wade served as a Republican. Wade died in office on March 3, 1869.
Key Information
- Full Name: Benjamin Franklin Wade
- Died: March 3, 1869
- Term Started: December 7, 1863
- Term Ended: March 3, 1869
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 1, 1851 – Dec 7, 1857 32nd–35th Congresses Unknown Ohio
- Dec 7, 1857 – Dec 7, 1863 35th–38th Congresses Republican Ohio
- Dec 7, 1863 – Mar 3, 1869 38th–40th Congresses 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 Wade's service:
- Salmon Chase (OH) 1851–1861
- George Pugh (OH) 1855–1861
- John Sherman (OH) 1861–1869