Historical Profile
John McPherson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John McPherson
Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey
Biography
John McPherson (died 1897) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from March 1877 to March 1895, during the 45th–53rd Congresses. McPherson served as a Democrat. McPherson died on October 8, 1897.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Rhoderic McPherson
- Died: October 8, 1897
- Term Started: March 4, 1877
- Term Ended: March 3, 1895
Service History
- Mar 4, 1877 – Mar 3, 1895 45th–53rd Congresses Democrat New Jersey
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 New Jersey
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during McPherson's service:
- Theodore Randolph (NJ) 1877–1881
- William Sewell (NJ) 1881–1887
- Rufus Blodgett (NJ) 1887–1893
- James Smith, Jr. (NJ) 1893–1895