Historical Profile
George Wetmore is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
George Wetmore
Former U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Biography
George Wetmore (died 1921) was an American politician who represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate from December 1895 to March 1913, during the 54th–62nd Congresses. Wetmore served as a Republican. Wetmore died on September 11, 1921.
Key Information
- Full Name: George Peabody Wetmore
- Died: September 11, 1921
- Term Started: January 22, 1908
- Term Ended: March 3, 1913
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 2, 1895 – Dec 2, 1901 54th–57th Congresses Republican Rhode Island
- Dec 2, 1901 – Jan 22, 1908 57th–60th Congresses Republican Rhode Island
- Jan 22, 1908 – Mar 3, 1913 60th–62nd Congresses Republican Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Wetmore's service:
- Nelson Aldrich (RI) 1895–1911
- Henry Lippitt (RI) 1911–1913