What party did Thomas Tipton belong to?

Thomas Tipton was a member of the Liberal Republican party and represented the state of Nebraska in the U.S. Senate.

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

Thomas Tipton served in the U.S. Senate from March 1, 1867 to March 3, 1875, representing Nebraska.

When did Thomas Tipton die?

Thomas Tipton died on November 26, 1899.

Historical Profile

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

Liberal Republican Inactive

Thomas Tipton

Former U.S. Senator for Nebraska

Biography

Thomas Tipton (died 1899) was an American politician who represented Nebraska in the United States Senate from March 1867 to March 1875, during the 40th–43rd Congresses. Tipton served as a Republican and later as a Liberal Republican. Tipton died on November 26, 1899.

Key Information

Full Name: Thomas Weston Tipton
Died: November 26, 1899
Term Started: March 4, 1869
Term Ended: March 3, 1875
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Mar 4, 1867 – Mar 4, 1869 40th Congress Republican Nebraska
Mar 4, 1869 – Mar 3, 1875 41st–43rd Congresses Liberal Republican Nebraska

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 Nebraska

Served With

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

John Thayer (NE) 1867–1871
Phineas Hitchcock (NE) 1871–1875