Historical Profile
Joseph Varnum is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Joseph Varnum
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Biography
Joseph Varnum (died 1821) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from June 1811 to March 1817, during the 12th–14th Congresses. Varnum served as a Democratic-Republican. Varnum died on September 21, 1821.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joseph Bradley Varnum
- Died: September 21, 1821
- Term Started: June 29, 1811
- Term Ended: March 3, 1817
Service History
- Jun 29, 1811 – Mar 3, 1817 12th–14th Congresses Democratic-Republican Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Varnum's service:
- James Lloyd (MA) 1811–1813
- Christopher Gore (MA) 1813–1816
- Eli Ashmun (MA) 1816–1817