What party did Matt Ransom belong to?

Matt Ransom was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Matt Ransom serve in the U.S. Senate?

Matt Ransom served in the U.S. Senate from January 30, 1872 to March 3, 1895, representing North Carolina.

When did Matt Ransom die?

Matt Ransom died on October 8, 1904.

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: January 30, 1872
Term Ended: March 3, 1895

Service History

Jan 30, 1872 – Mar 3, 1895 42nd–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
Jeter Pritchard (NC) 1895