What party did Samuel Southard belong to?

Samuel Southard was a member of the Whig party and represented the state of New Jersey in the U.S. Senate.

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

Samuel Southard served in the U.S. Senate from January 26, 1821 to June 26, 1842, representing New Jersey.

When did Samuel Southard die?

Samuel Southard died on June 26, 1842.

Historical Profile

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

Whig Inactive

Samuel Southard

Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey

Biography

Samuel Southard (died 1842) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1821 and 1842, between the 16th and 27th Congresses. Southard served as a Democratic-Republican and later as a Whig. Southard died in office on June 26, 1842.

Key Information

Full Name: Samuel Lewis Southard
Died: June 26, 1842
Term Started: March 4, 1833
Term Ended: June 26, 1842

Service History

Jan 26, 1821 – Mar 3, 1823 16th–17th Congresses Democratic-Republican New Jersey
Mar 4, 1833 – Jun 26, 1842 23rd–27th Congresses Whig New Jersey

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 New Jersey

Served With

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

Mahlon Dickerson (NJ) 1821–1823
Theodore Frelinghuysen (NJ) 1833–1835
Garret Wall (NJ) 1835–1841
Jacob Miller (NJ) 1841–1842