Historical Profile
Lewis Linn is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Lewis Linn
Former U.S. Senator for Missouri
Biography
Lewis Linn (died 1843) was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate from December 1833 to October 1843, during the 23rd–28th Congresses. Linn served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat. Linn died in office on October 3, 1843.
Key Information
- Full Name: Lewis Fields Linn
- Died: October 3, 1843
- Term Started: March 3, 1843
- Term Ended: October 3, 1843
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 2, 1833 – Sep 4, 1837 23rd–25th Congresses Jacksonian Missouri
- Sep 4, 1837 – Mar 3, 1843 25th–27th Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Mar 3, 1843 – Oct 3, 1843 27th–28th Congresses Democrat Missouri
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 Missouri
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Linn's service:
- Thomas Benton (MO) 1833–1843