What party did Samuel Crafts belong to?

Samuel Crafts was a member of the Whig party and represented the state of Vermont in the U.S. Senate.

When did Samuel Crafts serve in the U.S. Senate?

Samuel Crafts served in the U.S. Senate from April 23, 1842 to March 3, 1843, representing Vermont.

When did Samuel Crafts die?

Samuel Crafts died on November 19, 1853.

Historical Profile

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

Whig Inactive

Samuel Crafts

Former U.S. Senator for Vermont

Biography

Samuel Crafts (died 1853) was an American politician who represented Vermont in the United States Senate from January 1842 to March 1843, during the 27th Congress. Crafts served as a Whig. Crafts died on November 19, 1853.

Key Information

Full Name: Samuel Chandler Crafts
Died: November 19, 1853
Term Started: January 1, 1842
Term Ended: March 3, 1843
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Jan 1, 1842 – Mar 3, 1843 27th Congress Whig Vermont

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 Vermont

Peter Welch

Democrat
Bernie Sanders

Independent

Served With

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

Samuel Phelps (VT) 1842–1843
Samuel Prentiss (VT) 1842–1843