Historical Profile
John Niles is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John Niles
Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut
Biography
John Niles (died 1856) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from December 1835 to March 1849, during the 24th–30th Congresses. Niles served as a Democrat. Niles died on May 31, 1856.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Milton Niles
- Died: May 31, 1856
- Term Started: December 4, 1843
- Term Ended: March 3, 1849
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 14, 1835 – Dec 4, 1843 24th–28th Congresses Democrat Connecticut
- Dec 4, 1843 – Mar 3, 1849 28th–30th Congresses Democrat Connecticut
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 Connecticut
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Niles's service:
- Gideon Tomlinson (CT) 1835–1837
- Perry Smith (CT) 1837–1843
- Thaddeus Betts (CT) 1839–1840
- Jabez Huntington (CT) 1840–1847
- Roger Baldwin (CT) 1847–1849