What party did Hopkins Turney belong to?

Hopkins Turney was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Hopkins Turney serve in the U.S. Senate?

Hopkins Turney served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1851, representing Tennessee.

When did Hopkins Turney die?

Hopkins Turney died on August 1, 1857.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Hopkins Turney

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

Hopkins Turney (died 1857) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from March 1845 to March 1851, during the 29th–31st Congresses. Turney served as a Democrat. Turney died on August 1, 1857.

Key Information

Full Name: Hopkins Lacy Turney
Died: August 1, 1857
Term Started: March 4, 1845
Term Ended: March 3, 1851

Service History

Mar 4, 1845 – Mar 3, 1851 29th–31st Congresses Democrat Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Bill Hagerty

Republican
Marsha Blackburn

Republican

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Turney's service:

Spencer Jarnagin (TN) 1845–1847
John Bell (TN) 1847–1851