Historical Profile
John Eaton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
John Eaton
Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Biography
John Eaton (died 1856) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from September 1818 to March 1829, during the 15th–21st Congresses. Eaton served as a Republican and later as a Jacksonian. Eaton died on November 17, 1856.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Henry Eaton
- Died: November 17, 1856
- Term Started: December 3, 1827
- Term Ended: March 9, 1829
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Sep 5, 1818 – Dec 3, 1821 15th–17th Congresses Republican Tennessee
- Dec 3, 1821 – Dec 3, 1827 17th–20th Congresses Unknown Tennessee
- Dec 3, 1827 – Mar 9, 1829 20th–21st Congresses Jacksonian Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Eaton's service:
- Andrew Jackson (TN) 1818–1825
- John Williams (TN) 1818–1823
- Hugh White (TN) 1825–1829