What party did John Forsyth belong to?

John Forsyth was a member of the Jacksonian party and represented the state of Georgia in the U.S. Senate.

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

John Forsyth served in the U.S. Senate from November 23, 1818 to June 27, 1834, representing Georgia.

When did John Forsyth die?

John Forsyth died on October 21, 1841.

Historical Profile

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

Jacksonian Inactive

John Forsyth

Former U.S. Senator for Georgia

Biography

John Forsyth (died 1841) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1818 and 1834, between the 15th and 23rd Congresses. Forsyth served as a Democratic-Republican and later as a Jacksonian. Forsyth died on October 21, 1841.

Key Information

Full Name: John Forsyth
Died: October 21, 1841
Term Started: November 9, 1829
Term Ended: June 27, 1834

Service History

Nov 23, 1818 – Feb 17, 1819 15th Congress Democratic-Republican Georgia
Nov 9, 1829 – Jun 27, 1834 21st–23rd Congresses Jacksonian Georgia

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 Georgia

Served With

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

Charles Tait (GA) 1818–1819
William Harris (GA) 1829–1832
George Troup (GA) 1829–1833
John King (GA) 1833–1834