Historical Profile
Matt Ransom is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Matt Ransom
Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina
Biography
Matt Ransom (died 1904) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from January 1872 to March 1895, during the 42nd–53rd Congresses. Ransom served as a Democrat. Ransom died on October 8, 1904.
Key Information
- Full Name: Matt Whitaker Ransom
- Died: October 8, 1904
- Term Started: December 2, 1889
- Term Ended: March 3, 1895
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 30, 1872 – Oct 15, 1877 42nd–45th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Oct 15, 1877 – Dec 3, 1883 45th–48th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Dec 3, 1883 – Dec 2, 1889 48th–51st Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Dec 2, 1889 – Mar 3, 1895 51st–53rd Congresses Democrat North Carolina
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 North Carolina
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Ransom's service:
- John Pool (NC) 1872–1873
- Augustus Merrimon (NC) 1873–1879
- Zebulon Vance (NC) 1879–1894
- Thomas Jarvis (NC) 1894–1895