What party did Charles Atherton belong to?

Charles Atherton was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate.

When did Charles Atherton serve in the U.S. Senate?

Charles Atherton served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1843 to November 15, 1853, representing New Hampshire.

When did Charles Atherton die?

Charles Atherton died on November 15, 1853.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Charles Atherton

Former U.S. Senator for New Hampshire

Biography

Charles Atherton (died 1853) was an American politician who represented New Hampshire in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1843 and 1853, between the 28th and 33rd Congresses. Atherton served as a Democrat. Atherton died in office on November 15, 1853.

Key Information

Full Name: Charles Gordon Atherton
Died: November 15, 1853
Term Started: March 4, 1853
Term Ended: November 15, 1853

Service History

Mar 4, 1843 – Mar 3, 1849 28th–30th Congresses Democrat New Hampshire
Mar 4, 1853 – Nov 15, 1853 33rd Congress Democrat New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire

Served With

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

Levi Woodbury (NH) 1843–1845
Benning Jenness (NH) 1845–1846
Joseph Cilley (NH) 1846–1847
John Hale (NH) 1847–1849
Moses Norris, Jr. (NH) 1853