What party did Edward Walthall belong to?

Edward Walthall was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Mississippi in the U.S. Senate.

When did Edward Walthall serve in the U.S. Senate?

Edward Walthall served in the U.S. Senate from March 9, 1885 to April 21, 1898, representing Mississippi.

When did Edward Walthall die?

Edward Walthall died on April 21, 1898.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Edward Walthall

Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi

Biography

Edward Walthall (died 1898) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1885 and 1898, between the 49th and 55th Congresses. Walthall served as a Democrat. Walthall died in office on April 21, 1898.

Key Information

Full Name: Edward Cary Walthall
Died: April 21, 1898
Term Started: March 4, 1895
Term Ended: April 21, 1898

Service History

Mar 9, 1885 – Jan 24, 1894 49th–53rd Congresses Democrat Mississippi
Mar 4, 1895 – Apr 21, 1898 54th–55th Congresses Democrat Mississippi

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 Mississippi

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Walthall's service:

James George (MS) 1885–1894, 1895–1897
Hernando Money (MS) 1897–1898