Historical Profile
Philetus Sawyer is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Philetus Sawyer
Former U.S. Senator for Wisconsin
Biography
Philetus Sawyer (died 1900) was an American politician who represented Wisconsin in the United States Senate from December 1881 to March 1893, during the 47th–52nd Congresses. Sawyer served as a Republican. Sawyer died on March 29, 1900.
Key Information
- Full Name: Philetus Sawyer
- Died: March 29, 1900
- Term Started: December 5, 1887
- Term Ended: March 3, 1893
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 5, 1881 – Dec 5, 1887 47th–50th Congresses Republican Wisconsin
- Dec 5, 1887 – Mar 3, 1893 50th–52nd Congresses Republican Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Sawyer's service:
- Angus Cameron (WI) 1881–1885
- John Spooner (WI) 1885–1893
- William Vilas (WI) 1891–1893