Historical Profile
John King is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John King
Former U.S. Senator for Georgia
Biography
John King (died 1888) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate from December 1833 to November 1837, during the 23rd–25th Congresses. King served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat. King died on March 19, 1888.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Pendleton King
- Died: March 19, 1888
- Term Started: December 7, 1835
- Term Ended: November 1, 1837
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 2, 1833 – Dec 7, 1835 23rd–24th Congresses Jacksonian Georgia
- Dec 7, 1835 – Nov 1, 1837 24th–25th Congresses Democrat 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 King's service:
- John Berrien (GA) 1833–1837
- John Forsyth (GA) 1833–1834
- Alfred Cuthbert (GA) 1835–1837
- Wilson Lumpkin (GA) 1837