What party did Nehemiah Knight belong to?

Nehemiah Knight was a member of the Whig party and represented the state of Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate.

When did Nehemiah Knight serve in the U.S. Senate?

Nehemiah Knight served in the U.S. Senate from January 9, 1821 to March 3, 1841, representing Rhode Island.

When did Nehemiah Knight die?

Nehemiah Knight died on April 18, 1854.

Historical Profile

Nehemiah Knight is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Whig Inactive

Nehemiah Knight

Former U.S. Senator for Rhode Island

Biography

Nehemiah Knight (died 1854) was an American politician who represented Rhode Island in the United States Senate from December 1821 to March 1841, during the 17th–26th Congresses. Knight served as a Republican and later as an Adams Republican, then Whig. Knight died on April 18, 1854.

Key Information

Full Name: Nehemiah Rice Knight
Died: April 18, 1854
Term Started: December 7, 1835
Term Ended: March 3, 1841
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Dec 3, 1821 – Dec 1, 1823 17th–18th Congresses Republican Rhode Island
Dec 1, 1823 – Dec 7, 1829 18th–21st Congresses Adams Republican Rhode Island
Dec 7, 1829 – Dec 7, 1835 21st–24th Congresses Whig Rhode Island
Dec 7, 1835 – Mar 3, 1841 24th–26th Congresses Whig Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Knight's service:

James De Wolf (RI) 1821–1825
Asher Robbins (RI) 1825–1839
Nathan Dixon (RI) 1839–1841