Historical Profile
Lyman Trumbull is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Lyman Trumbull
Former U.S. Senator for Illinois
Biography
Lyman Trumbull (died 1896) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from March 1855 to March 1873, during the 34th–42nd Congresses. Trumbull served as a Republican. Trumbull died on June 25, 1896.
Key Information
- Full Name: Lyman Trumbull
- Died: June 25, 1896
- Term Started: March 4, 1855
- Term Ended: March 3, 1873
Service History
- Mar 4, 1855 – Mar 3, 1873 34th–42nd Congresses Republican Illinois
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 Illinois
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Trumbull's service:
- Stephen Douglas (IL) 1855–1861
- Orville Browning (IL) 1861–1863
- William Richardson (IL) 1863–1865
- Richard Yates (IL) 1865–1871
- John Logan (IL) 1871–1873