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Portrait of John McKinley
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John McKinley

Former U.S. Senator for Alabama

Biography

John McKinley (died 1852) was an American politician who represented Alabama in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1826 and 1837, between the 19th and 25th Congresses. McKinley served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat. McKinley died on July 19, 1852.

Key Information

  • Full Name: John McKinley
  • Died: July 19, 1852
  • Term Started: March 4, 1837
  • Term Ended: April 22, 1837

Service History

  • Nov 27, 1826 – Mar 3, 1831 19th–21st Congresses Jacksonian Alabama
  • Mar 4, 1837 – Apr 22, 1837 25th Congress Democrat Alabama

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.

Served With

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