What party did Eli Saulsbury belong to?

Eli Saulsbury was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Delaware in the U.S. Senate.

When did Eli Saulsbury serve in the U.S. Senate?

Eli Saulsbury served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1889, representing Delaware.

When did Eli Saulsbury die?

Eli Saulsbury died on March 22, 1893.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Eli Saulsbury

Former U.S. Senator for Delaware

Biography

Eli Saulsbury (died 1893) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from March 1871 to March 1889, during the 42nd–50th Congresses. Saulsbury served as a Democrat. Saulsbury died on March 22, 1893.

Key Information

Full Name: Eli Saulsbury
Died: March 22, 1893
Term Started: December 3, 1883
Term Ended: March 3, 1889
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Mar 4, 1871 – Oct 15, 1877 42nd–45th Congresses Democrat Delaware
Oct 15, 1877 – Dec 3, 1883 45th–48th Congresses Democrat Delaware
Dec 3, 1883 – Mar 3, 1889 48th–50th Congresses Democrat Delaware

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 Delaware

Served With

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

Thomas Bayard, Sr. (DE) 1871–1885
George Gray (DE) 1885–1889