Historical Profile
Robert Walker is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Robert Walker
Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi
Biography
Robert Walker (died 1869) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate from December 1835 to March 1845, during the 24th–29th Congresses. Walker served as a Democrat. Walker died on November 11, 1869.
Key Information
- Full Name: Robert John Walker
- Died: November 11, 1869
- Term Started: May 31, 1841
- Term Ended: March 5, 1845
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 7, 1835 – May 31, 1841 24th–27th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
- May 31, 1841 – Mar 5, 1845 27th–29th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
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 Mississippi
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Walker's service:
- John Black (MS) 1835–1838
- James Trotter (MS) 1838
- Thomas Williams (MS) 1838–1839
- John Henderson (MS) 1839–1845