Historical Profile
Charles Faulkner is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Charles Faulkner
Former U.S. Senator for West Virginia
Biography
Charles Faulkner (died 1929) was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate from December 1887 to March 1899, during the 50th–55th Congresses. Faulkner served as a Democrat. Faulkner died on January 13, 1929.
Key Information
- Full Name: Charles James Faulkner
- Died: January 13, 1929
- Term Started: August 7, 1893
- Term Ended: March 3, 1899
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 5, 1887 – Aug 7, 1893 50th–53rd Congresses Democrat West Virginia
- Aug 7, 1893 – Mar 3, 1899 53rd–55th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
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 West Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Faulkner's service:
- Johnson Camden (WV) 1887–1895
- John Kenna (WV) 1887–1893
- Stephen Elkins (WV) 1895–1899