Historical Profile
George Read is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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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: October 24, 1791
- Term Ended: September 18, 1793
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Mar 4, 1789 – Oct 24, 1791 1st–2nd Congresses Pro-Administration Delaware
- Oct 24, 1791 – Sep 18, 1793 2nd–3rd Congresses Unknown 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 Read's service:
- Richard Bassett (DE) 1789–1793