Historical Profile
Thomas Benton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Thomas Benton
Former U.S. Senator for Missouri
Biography
Thomas Benton (died 1858) was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate from December 1821 to March 1851, during the 17th–31st Congresses. Benton served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat. Benton died on April 10, 1858.
Key Information
- Full Name: Thomas Hart Benton
- Died: April 10, 1858
- Term Started: December 1, 1845
- Term Ended: March 3, 1851
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 3, 1821 – Dec 3, 1827 17th–20th Congresses Jacksonian Missouri
- Dec 3, 1827 – Dec 2, 1833 20th–23rd Congresses Jacksonian Missouri
- Dec 2, 1833 – Dec 2, 1839 23rd–26th Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Dec 2, 1839 – Dec 1, 1845 26th–29th Congresses Democrat Missouri
- Dec 1, 1845 – Mar 3, 1851 29th–31st Congresses Democrat Missouri
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 Missouri
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Benton's service:
- David Barton (MO) 1821–1831
- Alexander Buckner (MO) 1831–1833
- Lewis Linn (MO) 1833–1843
- David Atchison (MO) 1843–1851