Historical Profile
George Troup is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
George Troup
Former U.S. Senator for Georgia
Biography
George Troup (died 1856) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate from November 1816 to November 1833, during the 14th–23rd Congresses. Troup served as a Republican and later as a Jacksonian. Troup died on April 26, 1856.
Key Information
- Full Name: George Michael Troup
- Died: April 26, 1856
- Term Started: December 7, 1829
- Term Ended: November 8, 1833
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Nov 13, 1816 – Mar 4, 1817 14th Congress Republican Georgia
- Mar 4, 1817 – Dec 7, 1829 15th–21st Congresses Republican Georgia
- Dec 7, 1829 – Nov 8, 1833 21st–23rd Congresses Jacksonian Georgia
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 Georgia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Troup's service:
- Charles Tait (GA) 1816–1819
- John Forsyth (GA) 1818–1833
- John Elliott (GA) 1819–1825
- Freeman Walker (GA) 1819–1821
- Nicholas Ware (GA) 1821–1824
- Thomas Cobb (GA) 1824–1828
- John Berrien (GA) 1825–1833
- Oliver Prince (GA) 1828–1829