What party did George Troup belong to?

George Troup was a member of the Jacksonian party and represented the state of Georgia in the U.S. Senate.

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

George Troup served in the U.S. Senate from November 13, 1816 to November 8, 1833, representing Georgia.

When did George Troup die?

George Troup died on April 26, 1856.

Historical Profile

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

Jacksonian Inactive

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 across 2 separate periods of service between 1816 and 1833, between the 14th and 23rd Congresses. Troup served as a Democratic-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: March 4, 1829
Term Ended: November 8, 1833

Service History

Nov 13, 1816 – Sep 23, 1818 14th–15th Congresses Democratic-Republican Georgia
Mar 4, 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) 1816–1818
John Berrien (GA) 1829
William Harris (GA) 1829–1832
John Forsyth (GA) 1829–1833