Historical Profile
Samuel Maxey is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Samuel Maxey
Former U.S. Senator for Texas
Biography
Samuel Maxey (died 1895) was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States Senate from December 1875 to March 1887, during the 44th–49th Congresses. Maxey served as a Democrat. Maxey died on August 16, 1895.
Key Information
- Full Name: Samuel Bell Maxey
- Died: August 16, 1895
- Term Started: December 5, 1881
- Term Ended: March 3, 1887
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 6, 1875 – Dec 5, 1881 44th–47th Congresses Democrat Texas
- Dec 5, 1881 – Mar 3, 1887 47th–49th Congresses Democrat Texas
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 Texas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Maxey's service:
- Morgan Hamilton (TX) 1875–1877
- Richard Coke (TX) 1877–1887