Historical Profile
Charles Sumner is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Charles Sumner
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Biography
Charles Sumner (died 1874) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from December 1851 to March 1874, during the 32nd–43rd Congresses. Sumner served as a Republican and later as a Liberal Republican. Sumner died in office on March 11, 1874.
Key Information
- Full Name: Charles Sumner
- Died: March 11, 1874
- Term Started: March 4, 1869
- Term Ended: March 11, 1874
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 1, 1851 – Dec 7, 1857 32nd–35th Congresses Unknown Massachusetts
- Dec 7, 1857 – Dec 7, 1863 35th–38th Congresses Republican Massachusetts
- Dec 7, 1863 – Mar 4, 1869 38th–40th Congresses Republican Massachusetts
- Mar 4, 1869 – Mar 11, 1874 41st–43rd Congresses Liberal Republican Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Sumner's service:
- John Davis (MA) 1851–1853
- Edward Everett (MA) 1853–1854
- Julius Rockwell (MA) 1854–1855
- Henry Wilson (MA) 1855–1873
- George Boutwell (MA) 1873–1874