What party did George Read belong to?

George Read was a member of the Pro-Administration party and represented the state of Delaware in the U.S. Senate.

When did George Read serve in the U.S. Senate?

George Read served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1789 to September 18, 1793, representing Delaware.

When did George Read die?

George Read died on September 21, 1798.

Historical Profile

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

Pro-Administration Inactive

George Read

Former U.S. Senator for Delaware

Biography

George Read (died 1798) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from March 1789 to September 1793, during the 1st–3rd Congresses. Read served as a Pro-Administration. Read died on September 21, 1798.

Key Information

Full Name: George Read
Died: September 21, 1798
Term Started: March 4, 1789
Term Ended: September 18, 1793

Service History

Mar 4, 1789 – Sep 18, 1793 1st–3rd Congresses Pro-Administration 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

Chris Coons

Democrat
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democrat

Served With

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

Richard Bassett (DE) 1789–1793
John Vining (DE) 1793