James Bayard, Jr.

Biography

James Bayard, Jr. (died 1880) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from December 1851 to March 1869, during the 32nd–40th Congresses. Bayard served as a Democrat. Bayard died on June 13, 1880.

Key Information

• Full Name: James Asheton Bayard, Jr.
• Died: June 13, 1880
• Term Started: March 4, 1867
• Term Ended: March 3, 1869
• Senate Class: Class I

Service History

• Dec 1, 1851 – Dec 7, 1857 32nd–35th Congresses Democrat Delaware
• Dec 7, 1857 – Dec 7, 1863 35th–38th Congresses Democrat Delaware
• Dec 7, 1863 – Mar 4, 1867 38th–39th Congresses Democrat Delaware
• Mar 4, 1867 – Mar 3, 1869 40th Congress Democrat Delaware

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.