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 December 1825 to January 1840, during the 19th–26th Congresses. White served as a Jacksonian and later as a Whig. White died on April 10, 1840.
Key Information
- Full Name: Hugh Lawson White
- Died: April 10, 1840
- Term Started: December 7, 1835
- Term Ended: January 13, 1840
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 5, 1825 – Dec 7, 1829 19th–21st Congresses Jacksonian Tennessee
- Dec 7, 1829 – Dec 7, 1835 21st–24th Congresses Jacksonian Tennessee
- Dec 7, 1835 – Jan 13, 1840 24th–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
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during White's service:
- John Eaton (TN) 1825–1829
- Felix Grundy (TN) 1829–1840
- Ephraim Foster (TN) 1838–1840