What party did Jacob Read belong to?

Jacob Read was a member of the Federalist party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

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

Jacob Read served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1795 to March 3, 1801, representing South Carolina.

When did Jacob Read die?

Jacob Read died on July 17, 1816.

Historical Profile

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

Federalist Inactive

Jacob Read

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

Jacob Read (died 1816) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from March 1795 to March 1801, during the 4th–6th Congresses. Read served as a Federalist. Read died on July 17, 1816.

Key Information

Full Name: Jacob Read
Died: July 17, 1816
Term Started: March 4, 1795
Term Ended: March 3, 1801

Service History

Mar 4, 1795 – Mar 3, 1801 4th–6th Congresses Federalist South Carolina

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 South Carolina

Tim Scott

Republican
Lindsey Graham

Republican

Served With

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

Pierce Butler (SC) 1795–1796
John Hunter (SC) 1796–1798
Charles Pinckney (SC) 1798–1801