Historical Profile
John Stockton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John Stockton
Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey
Biography
John Stockton (died 1900) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from December 1865 to March 1875, during the 39th–43rd Congresses. Stockton served as a Democrat. Stockton died on January 22, 1900.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Potter Stockton
- Died: January 22, 1900
- Term Started: March 4, 1869
- Term Ended: March 3, 1875
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 4, 1865 – Mar 4, 1869 39th–40th Congresses Democrat New Jersey
- Mar 4, 1869 – Mar 3, 1875 41st–43rd 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 Stockton's service:
- William Wright (NJ) 1865–1866
- Alexander Cattell (NJ) 1866–1871
- Frederick Frelinghuysen (NJ) 1866–1875