Historical Profile
Orris Ferry is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Orris Ferry
Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut
Biography
Orris Ferry (died 1875) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from March 1867 to November 1875, during the 40th–44th Congresses. Ferry served as a Republican. Ferry died in office on November 21, 1875.
Key Information
- Full Name: Orris Sanford Ferry
- Died: November 21, 1875
- Term Started: December 1, 1873
- Term Ended: November 21, 1875
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 4, 1867 – Dec 1, 1873 40th–43rd Congresses Republican Connecticut
- Dec 1, 1873 – Nov 21, 1875 43rd–44th Congresses Republican 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 Ferry's service:
- James Dixon (CT) 1867–1869
- William Buckingham (CT) 1869–1875