Historical Profile
James Barbour is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
James Barbour
Former U.S. Senator for Virginia
Biography
James Barbour (died 1842) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from December 1815 to March 1825, during the 14th–19th Congresses. Barbour served as a Republican. Barbour died on June 7, 1842.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Barbour
- Died: June 7, 1842
- Term Started: December 3, 1821
- Term Ended: March 7, 1825
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 4, 1815 – Dec 3, 1821 14th–17th Congresses Republican Virginia
- Dec 3, 1821 – Mar 7, 1825 17th–19th Congresses Republican Virginia
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 Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Barbour's service:
- John Taylor (VA) 1815–1824
- Armistead Mason (VA) 1816–1817
- John Eppes (VA) 1817–1819
- James Pleasants (VA) 1819–1822
- Littleton Tazewell (VA) 1824–1825