What party did David Atchison belong to?

David Atchison was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Missouri in the U.S. Senate.

When did David Atchison serve in the U.S. Senate?

David Atchison served in the U.S. Senate from October 14, 1843 to March 3, 1855, representing Missouri.

When did David Atchison die?

David Atchison died on January 26, 1886.

Historical Profile

David Atchison is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

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 from December 1843 to March 1855, during the 28th–33rd Congresses. Atchison served as a Democrat. Atchison died on January 26, 1886.

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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