Historical Profile
Henry Wilson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Henry Wilson
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Biography
Henry Wilson (died 1875) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from December 1855 to March 1873, during the 34th–42nd Congresses. Wilson served as a Republican. Wilson died on November 22, 1875.
Key Information
- Full Name: Henry Wilson
- Died: November 22, 1875
- Term Started: March 4, 1871
- Term Ended: March 3, 1873
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 3, 1855 – Dec 5, 1859 34th–36th Congresses Republican Massachusetts
- Dec 5, 1859 – Dec 4, 1865 36th–39th Congresses Republican Massachusetts
- Dec 4, 1865 – Mar 4, 1871 39th–41st Congresses Republican Massachusetts
- Mar 4, 1871 – Mar 3, 1873 42nd Congress Republican Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Wilson's service:
- Charles Sumner (MA) 1855–1873