Historical Profile
John Fairfield is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
John Fairfield
Former U.S. Senator for Maine
Biography
John Fairfield (died 1847) was an American politician who represented Maine in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1843 and 1847, between the 28th and 30th Congresses. Fairfield served as a Democrat. Fairfield died in office on December 24, 1847.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Fairfield
- Died: December 24, 1847
- Term Started: December 1, 1845
- Term Ended: December 31, 1847
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 4, 1843 – Dec 1, 1845 28th–29th Congresses Democrat Maine
- Dec 1, 1845 – Dec 31, 1847 29th–30th Congresses Democrat Maine
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 Maine
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Fairfield's service:
- George Evans (ME) 1843–1847
- Reuel Williams (ME) 1843
- James Bradbury (ME) 1847