What party did Salmon Chase belong to?

Salmon Chase was a member of the Free Soil party and represented the state of Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

When did Salmon Chase serve in the U.S. Senate?

Salmon Chase served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1849 to March 6, 1861, representing Ohio.

When did Salmon Chase die?

Salmon Chase died on March 7, 1873.

Historical Profile

Salmon Chase is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Free Soil Inactive

Salmon Chase

Former U.S. Senator for Ohio

Biography

Salmon Chase (died 1873) was an American politician who represented Ohio in the United States Senate from December 1849 to March 1861, during the 31st–37th Congresses. Chase served as a Free Soil. Chase died on March 7, 1873.

Key Information

Full Name: Salmon Portland Chase
Died: March 7, 1873
Term Started: December 3, 1849
Term Ended: March 6, 1861
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Dec 3, 1849 – Mar 6, 1861 31st–37th Congresses Free Soil Ohio

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 Ohio

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Chase's service:

Thomas Corwin (OH) 1849–1850
Thomas Ewing (OH) 1849–1851
Benjamin Wade (OH) 1851–1861
George Pugh (OH) 1855–1861