What party did Jonathan Roberts belong to?

Jonathan Roberts was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate.

When did Jonathan Roberts serve in the U.S. Senate?

Jonathan Roberts served in the U.S. Senate from February 24, 1814 to March 3, 1821, representing Pennsylvania.

When did Jonathan Roberts die?

Jonathan Roberts died on July 24, 1854.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Jonathan Roberts

Former U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania

Biography

Jonathan Roberts (died 1854) was an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1814 and 1821, between the 13th and 16th Congresses. Roberts served as a Republican. Roberts died on July 24, 1854.

Key Information

Full Name: Jonathan Roberts
Died: July 24, 1854
Term Started: December 4, 1815
Term Ended: March 3, 1821
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Feb 24, 1814 – Dec 4, 1815 13th–14th Congresses Republican Pennsylvania
Dec 4, 1815 – Mar 3, 1821 14th–16th Congresses Republican Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

Served With

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

Abner Lacock (PA) 1814–1819
Michael Leib (PA) 1814–1815
Walter Lowrie (PA) 1819–1821