What party did Samuel Pomeroy belong to?

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

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

Samuel Pomeroy served in the U.S. Senate from April 4, 1861 to March 3, 1873, representing Kansas.

When did Samuel Pomeroy die?

Samuel Pomeroy died on August 27, 1891.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Samuel Pomeroy

Former U.S. Senator for Kansas

Biography

Samuel Pomeroy (died 1891) was an American politician who represented Kansas in the United States Senate from July 1861 to March 1873, during the 37th–42nd Congresses. Pomeroy served as a Republican. Pomeroy died on August 27, 1891.

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Key Information

Full Name: Samuel Clarke Pomeroy
Died: August 27, 1891
Term Started: March 4, 1867
Term Ended: March 3, 1873
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Jul 4, 1861 – Mar 4, 1867 37th–39th Congresses Republican Kansas
Mar 4, 1867 – Mar 3, 1873 40th–42nd Congresses Republican Kansas

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 Kansas

Served With

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

James Lane (KS) 1861–1866
Edmund Ross (KS) 1866–1871
Alexander Caldwell (KS) 1871–1873