Historical Profile
Robert Toombs is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Robert Toombs
Former U.S. Senator for Georgia
Biography
Robert Toombs (died 1885) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate from December 1853 to February 1861, during the 33rd–36th Congresses. Toombs served as a Democrat. Toombs died on December 15, 1885.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert Augustus Toombs
- Died: December 15, 1885
- Term Started: December 5, 1859
- Term Ended: February 4, 1861
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 5, 1853 – Dec 5, 1859 33rd–36th Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Dec 5, 1859 – Feb 4, 1861 36th Congress Democrat Georgia
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 Georgia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Toombs's service:
- William Dawson (GA) 1853–1855
- Alfred Iverson, Sr. (GA) 1855–1861