Historical Profile
Reverdy Johnson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 from December 1845 to July 1868, during the 29th–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: December 7, 1863
- Term Ended: July 10, 1868
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 1, 1845 – Dec 7, 1863 29th–38th Congresses Whig Maryland
- Dec 7, 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) 1845–1862
- David Stewart (MD) 1849–1850
- Thomas Pratt (MD) 1850–1857
- Anthony Kennedy (MD) 1857–1863
- Thomas Hicks (MD) 1862–1865
- John Creswell (MD) 1865–1867
- George Vickers (MD) 1868