Historical Profile
Daniel Webster is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Daniel Webster
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Biography
Daniel Webster (died 1850) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1827 and 1850, between the 20th and 31st Congresses. Webster served as an Adams Republican and later as a Whig. Webster died in office on July 22, 1850.
Key Information
- Full Name: Daniel Webster
- Died: July 22, 1850
- Term Started: March 4, 1845
- Term Ended: July 22, 1850
Service History
- Jun 8, 1827 – Feb 22, 1841 20th–26th Congresses Adams Republican Massachusetts
- Mar 4, 1845 – Jul 22, 1850 29th–31st Congresses Whig 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 Webster's service:
- Nathaniel Silsbee (MA) 1827–1835
- John Davis (MA) 1835–1841, 1845–1850
- Isaac Bates (MA) 1841, 1845