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 from February 1868 to March 1879, during the 40th–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
- Feb 19, 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) 1868–1872
- John Stevenson (KY) 1871–1877
- Willis Machen (KY) 1872–1873
- James Beck (KY) 1877–1879