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 from December 1885 to March 1907, during the 49th–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: December 2, 1901
- Term Ended: March 3, 1907
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 7, 1885 – Dec 7, 1891 49th–52nd Congresses Democrat Kentucky
- Dec 7, 1891 – Dec 2, 1901 52nd–57th Congresses Democrat Kentucky
- Dec 2, 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) 1893–1901
- William Deboe (KY) 1897–1903
- James McCreary (KY) 1903–1907