Historical Profile
John Kerr is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Whig
Inactive
John Kerr
Former U.S. Senator for Maryland
Biography
John Kerr (died 1844) was an American politician who represented Maryland in the United States Senate from January 1841 to March 1843, during the 26th–27th Congresses. Kerr served as a Whig. Kerr died on February 21, 1844.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Leeds Kerr
- Died: February 21, 1844
- Term Started: January 5, 1841
- Term Ended: March 3, 1843
Service History
- Jan 5, 1841 – Mar 3, 1843 26th–27th Congresses Whig Maryland
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 Maryland
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Kerr's service:
- William Merrick (MD) 1841–1843