Historical Profile
Isham Harris is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Isham Harris
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
Isham Harris (died 1897) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from October 1877 to July 1897, during the 45th–55th Congresses. Harris served as a Democrat. Harris died in office on July 8, 1897.
Key Information
- Full Name: Isham Green Harris
- Died: July 8, 1897
- Term Started: December 2, 1895
- Term Ended: July 8, 1897
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Oct 15, 1877 – Dec 3, 1883 45th–48th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Dec 3, 1883 – Dec 2, 1889 48th–51st Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Dec 2, 1889 – Dec 2, 1895 51st–54th Congresses Democrat Tennessee
- Dec 2, 1895 – Jul 8, 1897 54th–55th 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
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Harris's service:
- James Bailey (TN) 1877–1881
- Howell Jackson (TN) 1881–1886
- Washington Whitthorne (TN) 1886–1887
- William Bate (TN) 1887–1897