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Portrait of Montfort Stokes
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Montfort Stokes

Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina

Biography

Montfort Stokes (died 1842) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from December 1816 to March 1823, during the 14th–17th Congresses. Stokes served as a Republican. Stokes died on November 4, 1842.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Montfort Stokes
  • Died: November 4, 1842
  • Term Started: March 4, 1817
  • Term Ended: March 3, 1823
  • Senate Class: Class II

Service History

  • Dec 4, 1816 – Mar 4, 1817 14th Congress Republican North Carolina
  • Mar 4, 1817 – Mar 3, 1823 15th–17th Congresses Republican 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 Stokes's service: