What party did Mahlon Dickerson belong to?

Mahlon Dickerson was a member of the Jacksonian party and represented the state of New Jersey in the U.S. Senate.

When did Mahlon Dickerson serve in the U.S. Senate?

Mahlon Dickerson served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1817 to March 3, 1833, representing New Jersey.

When did Mahlon Dickerson die?

Mahlon Dickerson died on November 5, 1853.

Historical Profile

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

Jacksonian Inactive

Mahlon Dickerson

Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey

Biography

Mahlon Dickerson (died 1853) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from December 1817 to March 1833, during the 15th–22nd Congresses. Dickerson served as a Republican and later as a Jacksonian. Dickerson died on November 5, 1853.

Key Information

Full Name: Mahlon Dickerson
Died: November 5, 1853
Term Started: December 7, 1829
Term Ended: March 3, 1833
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Dec 1, 1817 – Dec 1, 1823 15th–18th Congresses Republican New Jersey
Dec 1, 1823 – Dec 7, 1829 18th–21st Congresses Jacksonian New Jersey
Dec 7, 1829 – Mar 3, 1833 21st–22nd Congresses Jacksonian New Jersey

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 New Jersey

Served With

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

James Wilson (NJ) 1817–1821
Samuel Southard (NJ) 1821–1833
Joseph McIlvaine (NJ) 1823–1826
Ephraim Bateman (NJ) 1826–1829
Theodore Frelinghuysen (NJ) 1829–1833