Historical Profile
Roscoe Conkling is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Roscoe Conkling
Former U.S. Senator for New York
Biography
Roscoe Conkling (died 1888) was an American politician who represented New York in the United States Senate from March 1867 to May 1881, during the 40th–47th Congresses. Conkling served as a Republican. Conkling died on April 18, 1888.
Key Information
- Full Name: Roscoe Conkling
- Died: April 18, 1888
- Term Started: March 18, 1879
- Term Ended: May 16, 1881
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 4, 1867 – Dec 1, 1873 40th–43rd Congresses Republican New York
- Dec 1, 1873 – Mar 18, 1879 43rd–46th Congresses Republican New York
- Mar 18, 1879 – May 16, 1881 46th–47th Congresses Republican New York
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 New York
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Conkling's service:
- Edwin Morgan (NY) 1867–1869
- Reuben Fenton (NY) 1869–1875
- Francis Kernan (NY) 1875–1881