Historical Profile
David Atchison is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
David Atchison
Former U.S. Senator for Missouri
Biography
David Atchison (died 1886) was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1843 and 1855, between the 28th and 33rd Congresses. Atchison served as a Democrat. Atchison died on January 26, 1886.
Key Information
- Full Name: David Rice Atchison
- Died: January 26, 1886
- Term Started: December 3, 1849
- Term Ended: March 3, 1855
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 4, 1843 – Dec 3, 1849 28th–31st Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Dec 3, 1849 – Mar 3, 1855 31st–33rd Congresses Democrat Missouri
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 Missouri
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Atchison's service:
- Thomas Benton (MO) 1843–1851
- Henry Geyer (MO) 1851–1855