What party did John Thurston belong to?

John Thurston was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Nebraska in the U.S. Senate.

When did John Thurston serve in the U.S. Senate?

John Thurston served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1895 to March 3, 1901, representing Nebraska.

When did John Thurston die?

John Thurston died on August 9, 1916.

Historical Profile

John Thurston is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

John Thurston

Former U.S. Senator for Nebraska

Biography

John Thurston (died 1916) was an American politician who represented Nebraska in the United States Senate from March 1895 to March 1901, during the 54th–56th Congresses. Thurston served as a Republican. Thurston died on August 9, 1916.

Key Information

Full Name: John Mellen Thurston
Died: August 9, 1916
Term Started: March 4, 1895
Term Ended: March 3, 1901

Service History

Mar 4, 1895 – Mar 3, 1901 54th–56th Congresses Republican Nebraska

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 Nebraska

Pete Ricketts

Republican
Deb Fischer

Republican

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Thurston's service:

William Allen (NE) 1895–1899, 1899–1901
Monroe Hayward (NE) 1899