What party did Samuel Kirkwood belong to?

Samuel Kirkwood was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Iowa in the U.S. Senate.

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

Samuel Kirkwood served in the U.S. Senate from January 13, 1866 to March 7, 1881, representing Iowa.

When did Samuel Kirkwood die?

Samuel Kirkwood died on September 1, 1894.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Samuel Kirkwood

Former U.S. Senator for Iowa

Biography

Samuel Kirkwood (died 1894) was an American politician who represented Iowa in the United States Senate from January 1866 to March 1881, during the 39th–47th Congresses. Kirkwood served as a Republican. Kirkwood died on September 1, 1894.

Key Information

Full Name: Samuel Jordan Kirkwood
Died: September 1, 1894
Term Started: October 15, 1877
Term Ended: March 7, 1881
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Jan 13, 1866 – Oct 15, 1877 39th–45th Congresses Republican Iowa
Oct 15, 1877 – Mar 7, 1881 45th–47th Congresses Republican Iowa

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 Iowa

Served With

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

James Grimes (IA) 1866–1869
James Harlan (IA) 1866–1873
James Howell (IA) 1870–1871
George Wright (IA) 1871–1877
William Allison (IA) 1873–1881