What party did Thomas McCreery belong to?

Thomas McCreery was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

When did Thomas McCreery serve in the U.S. Senate?

Thomas McCreery served in the U.S. Senate from February 19, 1868 to March 3, 1879, representing Kentucky.

When did Thomas McCreery die?

Thomas McCreery died on July 10, 1890.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Thomas McCreery

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Biography

Thomas McCreery (died 1890) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1868 and 1879, between the 40th and 45th Congresses. McCreery served as a Democrat. McCreery died on July 10, 1890.

Key Information

Full Name: Thomas Clay McCreery
Died: July 10, 1890
Term Started: December 1, 1873
Term Ended: March 3, 1879
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Jan 1, 1868 – Dec 1, 1873 40th–43rd Congresses Democrat Kentucky
Dec 1, 1873 – Mar 3, 1879 43rd–45th Congresses Democrat Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Served With

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

Garrett Davis (KY) 1868–1873
James Guthrie (KY) 1868–1869
John Stevenson (KY) 1871–1877
Willis Machen (KY) 1872–1873
James Beck (KY) 1877–1879