Historical Profile
Matthias Ward is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Matthias Ward
Former U.S. Senator for Texas
Biography
Matthias Ward (died 1861) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate from September 1858 to December 1859, during the 35th–36th Congresses. Ward served as a Democrat. Ward died on October 5, 1861.
Key Information
- Full Name: Matthias Ward
- Died: October 5, 1861
- Term Started: September 27, 1858
- Term Ended: December 5, 1859
Service History
- Sep 27, 1858 – Dec 5, 1859 35th–36th Congresses Democrat Texas
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 Texas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Ward's service:
- Samuel Houston (TX) 1858–1859
- John Hemphill (TX) 1859