Historical Profile
James Pearce is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Pearce
Former U.S. Senator for Maryland
Biography
James Pearce (died 1862) was an American politician who represented Maryland in the United States Senate from December 1843 to December 1862, during the 28th–37th Congresses. Pearce served as a Whig and later as a Democrat. Pearce died in office on December 20, 1862.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Alfred Pearce
- Died: December 20, 1862
- Term Started: July 4, 1861
- Term Ended: December 20, 1862
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 4, 1843 – Dec 3, 1849 28th–31st Congresses Whig Maryland
- Dec 3, 1849 – Dec 3, 1855 31st–34th Congresses Whig Maryland
- Dec 3, 1855 – Jul 4, 1861 34th–37th Congresses Democrat Maryland
- Jul 4, 1861 – Dec 20, 1862 37th Congress Democrat Maryland
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 Maryland
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Pearce's service:
- William Merrick (MD) 1843–1845
- Reverdy Johnson (MD) 1845–1862
- David Stewart (MD) 1849–1850
- Thomas Pratt (MD) 1850–1857
- Anthony Kennedy (MD) 1857–1862