What party did John Gaillard belong to?

John Gaillard was a member of the Jacksonian party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

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

John Gaillard served in the U.S. Senate from December 6, 1804 to February 26, 1826, representing South Carolina.

When did John Gaillard die?

John Gaillard died on February 26, 1826.

Historical Profile

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

Jacksonian Inactive

John Gaillard

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

John Gaillard (died 1826) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1804 to February 1826, during the 8th–19th Congresses. Gaillard served as a Republican and later as a Jacksonian. Gaillard died in office on February 26, 1826.

Key Information

Full Name: John Gaillard
Died: February 26, 1826
Term Started: December 5, 1825
Term Ended: February 26, 1826
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Dec 6, 1804 – Oct 26, 1807 8th–10th Congresses Republican South Carolina
Oct 26, 1807 – May 24, 1813 10th–13th Congresses Republican South Carolina
May 24, 1813 – Dec 6, 1819 13th–16th Congresses Republican South Carolina
Dec 6, 1819 – Dec 5, 1825 16th–19th Congresses Republican South Carolina
Dec 5, 1825 – Feb 26, 1826 19th Congress Jacksonian South Carolina

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 South Carolina

Served With

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

Thomas Sumter (SC) 1804–1810
John Taylor (SC) 1810–1816
William Smith (SC) 1816–1826
Robert Hayne (SC) 1823–1826