What party did John Crittenden belong to?

John Crittenden was a member of the American (Know-Nothing) party and represented the state of Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

When did John Crittenden serve in the U.S. Senate?

John Crittenden served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1817 to March 3, 1861, representing Kentucky.

When did John Crittenden die?

John Crittenden died on December 26, 1863.

Historical Profile

John Crittenden is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

American (Know-Nothing) Inactive

John Crittenden

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Biography

John Crittenden (died 1863) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate across 4 separate periods of service between 1817 and 1861, between the 15th and 36th Congresses. Crittenden served as a Democratic-Republican and later as an American (Know-Nothing). Crittenden died on December 26, 1863.

Key Information

Full Name: John Jordan Crittenden
Died: December 26, 1863
Term Started: March 4, 1855
Term Ended: March 3, 1861

Service History

Mar 4, 1817 – Mar 3, 1819 15th Congress Democratic-Republican Kentucky
Mar 4, 1835 – Mar 3, 1841 24th–26th Congresses Democratic-Republican Kentucky
Mar 31, 1842 – Jun 12, 1848 27th–30th Congresses Democratic-Republican Kentucky
Mar 4, 1855 – Mar 3, 1861 34th–36th Congresses American (Know-Nothing) Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Crittenden's service:

Isham Talbot (KY) 1817–1819
Henry Clay (KY) 1835–1841
James Morehead (KY) 1842–1847
Joseph Underwood (KY) 1847–1848
John Thompson (KY) 1855–1859
Lazarus Powell (KY) 1859–1861