What party did Reverdy Johnson belong to?

Reverdy Johnson was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Maryland in the U.S. Senate.

When did Reverdy Johnson serve in the U.S. Senate?

Reverdy Johnson served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1845 to July 10, 1868, representing Maryland.

When did Reverdy Johnson die?

Reverdy Johnson died on February 10, 1876.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Reverdy Johnson

Former U.S. Senator for Maryland

Biography

Reverdy Johnson (died 1876) was an American politician who represented Maryland in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1845 and 1868, between the 29th and 40th Congresses. Johnson served as a Whig and later as a Democrat. Johnson died on February 10, 1876.

Key Information

Full Name: Reverdy Johnson
Died: February 10, 1876
Term Started: March 4, 1863
Term Ended: July 10, 1868

Service History

Mar 4, 1845 – Mar 7, 1849 29th–31st Congresses Whig Maryland
Mar 4, 1863 – Jul 10, 1868 38th–40th Congresses Democrat Maryland

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 Maryland

Served With

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

James Pearce (MD) 1845–1849
Thomas Hicks (MD) 1863–1865
John Creswell (MD) 1865–1867
George Vickers (MD) 1868