Historical Profile
John Sherman is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 across 2 separate periods of service between 1861 and 1897, between the 37th and 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: March 4, 1881
- Term Ended: March 4, 1897
Service History
- Mar 21, 1861 – Mar 8, 1877 37th–45th Congresses Republican Ohio
- Mar 4, 1881 – Mar 4, 1897 47th–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) 1869–1877
- George Pendleton (OH) 1881–1885
- Henry Payne (OH) 1885–1891
- Calvin Brice (OH) 1891–1897