What party did Samuel Prentiss belong to?

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

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

Samuel Prentiss served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1831 to April 11, 1842, representing Vermont.

When did Samuel Prentiss die?

Samuel Prentiss died on January 15, 1857.

Historical Profile

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

Whig Inactive

Samuel Prentiss

Former U.S. Senator for Vermont

Biography

Samuel Prentiss (died 1857) was an American politician who represented Vermont in the United States Senate from December 1831 to April 1842, during the 22nd–27th Congresses. Prentiss served as an Anti-Jacksonian and later as a Whig. Prentiss died on January 15, 1857.

Key Information

Full Name: Samuel Prentiss
Died: January 15, 1857
Term Started: September 4, 1837
Term Ended: April 11, 1842
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Dec 5, 1831 – Sep 4, 1837 22nd–25th Congresses Anti-Jacksonian Vermont
Sep 4, 1837 – Apr 11, 1842 25th–27th Congresses 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

Served With

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

Horatio Seymour (VT) 1831–1833
Benjamin Swift (VT) 1833–1839
Samuel Phelps (VT) 1839–1842