Historical Profile
George Edmunds is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
George Edmunds
Former U.S. Senator for Vermont
Biography
George Edmunds (died 1919) was an American politician who represented Vermont in the United States Senate across 5 separate periods of service between 1866 and 1891, between the 39th and 52nd Congresses. Edmunds served as a Republican. Edmunds died on February 27, 1919.
Key Information
- Full Name: George Franklin Edmunds
- Died: February 27, 1919
- Term Started: December 5, 1887
- Term Ended: December 31, 1891
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 1, 1866 – Mar 4, 1869 39th–40th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Mar 4, 1869 – Dec 6, 1875 41st–44th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Dec 6, 1875 – Dec 5, 1881 44th–47th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Dec 5, 1881 – Dec 5, 1887 47th–50th Congresses Republican Vermont
- Dec 5, 1887 – Dec 31, 1891 50th–52nd Congresses Republican Vermont
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 Vermont
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Edmunds's service:
- Solomon Foot (VT) 1866–1867
- Luke Poland (VT) 1866–1867
- Justin Morrill (VT) 1867–1891
- Redfield Proctor (VT) 1891