Historical Profile
Oliver Ellsworth is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Oliver Ellsworth
Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut
Biography
Oliver Ellsworth (died 1807) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from March 1789 to March 1796, during the 1st–4th Congresses. Ellsworth served as a Pro-Administration and later as a Federalist. Ellsworth died on November 26, 1807.
Key Information
- Full Name: Oliver Ellsworth
- Died: November 26, 1807
- Term Started: October 24, 1791
- Term Ended: March 8, 1796
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Mar 4, 1789 – Oct 24, 1791 1st–2nd Congresses Pro-Administration Connecticut
- Oct 24, 1791 – Mar 8, 1796 2nd–4th Congresses Federalist Connecticut
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 Connecticut
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Ellsworth's service:
- William Johnson (CT) 1789–1791
- Roger Sherman (CT) 1791–1793
- Stephen Mitchell (CT) 1793–1795
- Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. (CT) 1795–1796