Historical Profile
Nathaniel Silsbee is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Nathaniel Silsbee
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Biography
Nathaniel Silsbee (died 1950) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from May 1826 to March 1835, during the 19th–23rd Congresses. Silsbee served as an Adams Republican. Silsbee died on July 14, 1950.
Key Information
- Full Name: Nathaniel Silsbee
- Died: July 14, 1950
- Term Started: December 7, 1829
- Term Ended: March 3, 1835
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- May 31, 1826 – Dec 7, 1829 19th–21st Congresses Adams Republican Massachusetts
- Dec 7, 1829 – Mar 3, 1835 21st–23rd Congresses Adams Republican Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Silsbee's service:
- Elijah Mills (MA) 1826–1827
- Daniel Webster (MA) 1827–1835