Historical Profile
Edward Walthall is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 from December 1885 to April 1898, during the 49th–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: December 2, 1895
- Term Ended: April 21, 1898
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 7, 1885 – Dec 2, 1889 49th–51st Congresses Democrat Mississippi
- Dec 2, 1889 – Dec 2, 1895 51st–54th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
- Dec 2, 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) 1885–1897
- Anselm McLaurin (MS) 1894–1898
- Hernando Money (MS) 1897–1898