What party did Oliver Ellsworth belong to?

Oliver Ellsworth was a member of the Pro-Administration party and represented the state of Connecticut in the U.S. Senate.

When did Oliver Ellsworth serve in the U.S. Senate?

Oliver Ellsworth served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1789 to March 8, 1796, representing Connecticut.

When did Oliver Ellsworth die?

Oliver Ellsworth died on November 26, 1807.

Historical Profile

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

Pro-Administration Inactive

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. Ellsworth died on November 26, 1807.

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Key Information

Full Name: Oliver Ellsworth
Died: November 26, 1807
Term Started: March 4, 1789
Term Ended: March 8, 1796

Service History

Mar 4, 1789 – Mar 8, 1796 1st–4th Congresses Pro-Administration 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