What party did Hugh White belong to?

Hugh White was a member of the Whig party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Hugh White serve in the U.S. Senate?

Hugh White served in the U.S. Senate from October 28, 1825 to January 13, 1840, representing Tennessee.

When did Hugh White die?

Hugh White died on April 10, 1840.

Historical Profile

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

Whig Inactive

Hugh White

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

Hugh White (died 1840) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from October 1825 to January 1840, during the 19th–26th Congresses. White served as a Whig. White died on April 10, 1840.

Key Information

Full Name: Hugh Lawson White
Died: April 10, 1840
Term Started: October 28, 1825
Term Ended: January 13, 1840

Service History

Oct 28, 1825 – Jan 13, 1840 19th–26th Congresses Whig 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 White's service:

John Eaton (TN) 1825–1829
Felix Grundy (TN) 1829–1838, 1839–1840
Ephraim Foster (TN) 1838–1839