Historical Profile
Preston Plumb is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Preston Plumb
Former U.S. Senator for Kansas
Biography
Preston Plumb (died 1891) was an American politician who represented Kansas in the United States Senate from October 1877 to December 1891, during the 45th–52nd Congresses. Plumb served as a Republican. Plumb died in office on December 20, 1891.
Key Information
- Full Name: Preston B. Plumb
- Died: December 20, 1891
- Term Started: December 2, 1889
- Term Ended: December 31, 1891
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Oct 15, 1877 – Dec 3, 1883 45th–48th Congresses Republican Kansas
- Dec 3, 1883 – Dec 2, 1889 48th–51st Congresses Republican Kansas
- Dec 2, 1889 – Dec 31, 1891 51st–52nd Congresses Republican Kansas
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 Kansas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Plumb's service:
- John Ingalls (KS) 1877–1891
- William Peffer (KS) 1891