Historical Profile
James Bayard, Sr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Bayard, Sr.
Former U.S. Senator for Delaware
Biography
James Bayard, Sr. (died 1815) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1804 and 1813, between the 8th and 12th Congresses. Bayard served as a Federalist. Bayard died on August 6, 1815.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Asheton Bayard, Sr.
- Died: August 6, 1815
- Term Started: November 4, 1811
- Term Ended: March 3, 1813
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Nov 13, 1804 – Mar 4, 1805 8th Congress Federalist Delaware
- Mar 4, 1805 – Nov 4, 1811 9th–12th Congresses Federalist Delaware
- Nov 4, 1811 – Mar 3, 1813 12th Congress Federalist 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.
Current Senators from Delaware
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Bayard's service:
- William Wells (DE) 1804–1813
- Samuel White (DE) 1804–1809
- Outerbridge Horsey (DE) 1810–1813