Historical Profile
Jefferson Davis is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Jefferson Davis
Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi
Biography
Jefferson Davis (died 1889) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1847 and 1861, between the 30th and 37th Congresses. Davis served as a Democrat. Davis died on December 6, 1889.
Key Information
- Full Name: Jefferson Davis
- Died: December 6, 1889
- Term Started: December 7, 1857
- Term Ended: December 31, 1861
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 6, 1847 – Dec 7, 1857 30th–35th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
- Dec 7, 1857 – Dec 31, 1861 35th–37th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
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 Mississippi
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Davis's service:
- Henry Foote (MS) 1847–1853
- Jesse Speight (MS) 1847
- John McRae (MS) 1851–1853
- Stephen Adams (MS) 1852–1857
- Walker Brooke (MS) 1852–1853
- Albert Brown (MS) 1854–1861