What party did Jacob Howard belong to?

Jacob Howard was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Michigan in the U.S. Senate.

When did Jacob Howard serve in the U.S. Senate?

Jacob Howard served in the U.S. Senate from January 17, 1862 to March 3, 1871, representing Michigan.

When did Jacob Howard die?

Jacob Howard died on April 2, 1871.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Jacob Howard

Former U.S. Senator for Michigan

Biography

Jacob Howard (died 1871) was an American politician who represented Michigan in the United States Senate from January 1862 to March 1871, during the 37th–41st Congresses. Howard served as a Republican. Howard died on April 2, 1871.

Key Information

Full Name: Jacob Merritt Howard
Died: April 2, 1871
Term Started: December 4, 1865
Term Ended: March 3, 1871
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Jan 17, 1862 – Dec 4, 1865 37th–39th Congresses Republican Michigan
Dec 4, 1865 – Mar 3, 1871 39th–41st Congresses Republican Michigan

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 Michigan

Served With

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

Zachariah Chandler (MI) 1862–1871