Historical Profile
Jacob Gallinger is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Jacob Gallinger
Former U.S. Senator for New Hampshire
Biography
Jacob Gallinger (died 1918) was an American politician who represented New Hampshire in the United States Senate from December 1891 to August 1918, during the 52nd–65th Congresses. Gallinger served as a Republican. Gallinger died in office on August 17, 1918.
Key Information
- Full Name: Jacob Harold Gallinger
- Died: August 17, 1918
- Term Started: December 6, 1915
- Term Ended: August 17, 1918
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 7, 1891 – Mar 15, 1897 52nd–55th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
- Mar 15, 1897 – Nov 9, 1903 55th–58th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
- Nov 9, 1903 – Mar 15, 1909 58th–61st Congresses Republican New Hampshire
- Mar 15, 1909 – Dec 6, 1915 61st–64th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
- Dec 6, 1915 – Aug 17, 1918 64th–65th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Gallinger's service:
- William Chandler (NH) 1891–1901
- Henry Burnham (NH) 1901–1913
- Henry Hollis (NH) 1913–1918