Historical Profile
John Forsyth is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 from November 1818 to June 1834, during the 15th–23rd Congresses. Forsyth served as a Republican and later as a Jacksonian. Forsyth died on October 21, 1841.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Forsyth
- Died: October 21, 1841
- Term Started: December 5, 1831
- Term Ended: June 27, 1834
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Nov 23, 1818 – Dec 7, 1829 15th–21st Congresses Republican Georgia
- Dec 7, 1829 – Dec 5, 1831 21st–22nd Congresses Jacksonian Georgia
- Dec 5, 1831 – Jun 27, 1834 22nd–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
- George Troup (GA) 1818–1833
- John Elliott (GA) 1819–1825
- Freeman Walker (GA) 1819–1821
- Nicholas Ware (GA) 1821–1824
- Thomas Cobb (GA) 1824–1828
- John Berrien (GA) 1825–1834
- Oliver Prince (GA) 1828–1829
- John King (GA) 1833–1834