Historical Profile
Charles Atherton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 from December 1843 to December 1853, during the 28th–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: December 4, 1843
- Term Ended: December 5, 1853
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 4, 1843 – Dec 5, 1853 28th–33rd Congresses 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) 1847–1853
- Moses Norris, Jr. (NH) 1849–1853