Historical Profile
Jefferson Davis is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
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 from December 1847 to January 1861, during the 30th–36th 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: January 21, 1861
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 6, 1847 – Dec 7, 1857 30th–35th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
- Dec 7, 1857 – Jan 21, 1861 35th–36th 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) 1847–1852
- John McRae (MS) 1851–1852
- Walker Brooke (MS) 1852–1853
- Stephen Adams (MS) 1852–1857
- Albert Brown (MS) 1854–1861