Historical Profile
Robert Goldsborough is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Robert Goldsborough
Former U.S. Senator for Maryland
Biography
Robert Goldsborough (died 1836) was an American politician who represented Maryland in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1813 and 1836, between the 13th and 24th Congresses. Goldsborough served as a Federalist and later as a Whig. Goldsborough died in office on October 5, 1836.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Henry Goldsborough
- Died: October 5, 1836
- Term Started: January 13, 1835
- Term Ended: October 5, 1836
Service History
- May 21, 1813 – Mar 3, 1819 13th–15th Congresses Federalist Maryland
- Jan 13, 1835 – Oct 5, 1836 23rd–24th Congresses Whig 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 Goldsborough's service:
- Samuel Smith (MD) 1813–1815
- Robert Harper (MD) 1816
- Alexander Hanson (MD) 1816–1819
- Joseph Kent (MD) 1835–1836