Historical Profile
John Black is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
John Black
Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi
Biography
John Black (died 1854) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate from November 1832 to January 1838, during the 22nd–25th Congresses. Black served as a Jacksonian and later as a Whig. Black died on August 29, 1854.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Black
- Died: August 29, 1854
- Term Started: November 22, 1833
- Term Ended: January 22, 1838
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Nov 12, 1832 – Nov 22, 1833 22nd–23rd Congresses Jacksonian Mississippi
- Nov 22, 1833 – Jan 22, 1838 23rd–25th Congresses Whig 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 Black's service:
- George Poindexter (MS) 1832–1835
- Robert Walker (MS) 1835–1838