Historical Profile
John Sherman is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
John Sherman
Former U.S. Senator for Ohio
Biography
John Sherman (died 1900) was an American politician who represented Ohio in the United States Senate from July 1861 to March 1897, during the 37th–54th Congresses. Sherman served as a Republican. Sherman died on October 22, 1900.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Sherman
- Died: October 22, 1900
- Term Started: August 7, 1893
- Term Ended: March 4, 1897
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jul 4, 1861 – Mar 4, 1867 37th–39th Congresses Republican Ohio
- Mar 4, 1867 – Dec 1, 1873 40th–43rd Congresses Republican Ohio
- Dec 1, 1873 – Dec 5, 1881 43rd–47th Congresses Republican Ohio
- Dec 5, 1881 – Dec 5, 1887 47th–50th Congresses Republican Ohio
- Dec 5, 1887 – Aug 7, 1893 50th–53rd Congresses Republican Ohio
- Aug 7, 1893 – Mar 4, 1897 53rd–54th Congresses Republican Ohio
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 Ohio
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Sherman's service:
- Benjamin Wade (OH) 1861–1869
- Allen Thurman (OH) 1869–1881
- Stanley Mattews (OH) 1877–1879
- George Pendleton (OH) 1879–1885
- Henry Payne (OH) 1885–1891
- Calvin Brice (OH) 1891–1897