What party did Ephraim Foster belong to?

Ephraim Foster was a member of the Whig party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Ephraim Foster serve in the U.S. Senate?

Ephraim Foster served in the U.S. Senate from September 17, 1838 to March 3, 1845, representing Tennessee.

When did Ephraim Foster die?

Ephraim Foster died on September 16, 1854.

Historical Profile

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

Whig Inactive

Ephraim Foster

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

Ephraim Foster (died 1854) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1838 and 1845, between the 25th and 28th Congresses. Foster served as a Whig. Foster died on September 16, 1854.

Key Information

Full Name: Ephraim Hubbard Foster
Died: September 16, 1854
Term Started: December 4, 1843
Term Ended: March 3, 1845
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Jan 1, 1838 – Dec 4, 1843 25th–28th Congresses Whig Tennessee
Dec 4, 1843 – Mar 3, 1845 28th Congress Whig Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Served With

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

Felix Grundy (TN) 1838–1841
Hugh White (TN) 1838–1841
Alexander Anderson (TN) 1840–1841
Alfred Nicholson (TN) 1840–1845
Spencer Jarnagin (TN) 1843–1845