What party did Powhatan Ellis belong to?

Powhatan Ellis was a member of the Jacksonian party and represented the state of Mississippi in the U.S. Senate.

When did Powhatan Ellis serve in the U.S. Senate?

Powhatan Ellis served in the U.S. Senate from September 28, 1825 to July 16, 1832, representing Mississippi.

When did Powhatan Ellis die?

Powhatan Ellis died on March 18, 1863.

Historical Profile

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

Jacksonian Inactive

Powhatan Ellis

Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi

Biography

Powhatan Ellis (died 1863) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1825 and 1832, between the 19th and 22nd Congresses. Ellis served as a Jacksonian. Ellis died on March 18, 1863.

Key Information

Full Name: Powhatan Ellis
Died: March 18, 1863
Term Started: March 4, 1827
Term Ended: July 16, 1832

Service History

Sep 28, 1825 – Jan 28, 1826 19th Congress Jacksonian Mississippi
Mar 4, 1827 – Jul 16, 1832 20th–22nd Congresses Jacksonian Mississippi

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 Mississippi

Served With

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

Thomas Williams (MS) 1825–1826, 1827–1829
Thomas Reed (MS) 1829
Robert Adams (MS) 1830
George Poindexter (MS) 1830–1832