What party did Joseph Blackburn belong to?

Joseph Blackburn was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

When did Joseph Blackburn serve in the U.S. Senate?

Joseph Blackburn served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1885 to March 3, 1907, representing Kentucky.

When did Joseph Blackburn die?

Joseph Blackburn died on September 12, 1918.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Joseph Blackburn

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Biography

Joseph Blackburn (died 1918) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1885 and 1907, between the 49th and 59th Congresses. Blackburn served as a Democrat. Blackburn died on September 12, 1918.

Key Information

Full Name: Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn
Died: September 12, 1918
Term Started: March 4, 1901
Term Ended: March 3, 1907

Service History

Mar 4, 1885 – Mar 3, 1897 49th–54th Congresses Democrat Kentucky
Mar 4, 1901 – Mar 3, 1907 57th–59th Congresses Democrat Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Served With

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

James Beck (KY) 1885–1890
John Carlisle (KY) 1890–1893
William Lindsay (KY) 1893–1897
William Deboe (KY) 1901–1903
James McCreary (KY) 1903–1907