What party did Waitman Willey belong to?

Waitman Willey was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of West Virginia in the U.S. Senate.

When did Waitman Willey serve in the U.S. Senate?

Waitman Willey served in the U.S. Senate from July 9, 1861 to March 3, 1871, representing West Virginia.

When did Waitman Willey die?

Waitman Willey died on May 2, 1900.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Waitman Willey

Former U.S. Senator for West Virginia

Biography

Waitman Willey (died 1900) was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1861 and 1871, between the 37th and 41st Congresses. Willey served as a Unionist and later as a Republican. Willey died on May 2, 1900.

Key Information

Full Name: Waitman Thomas Willey
Died: May 2, 1900
Term Started: August 4, 1863
Term Ended: March 3, 1871

Service History

Jul 9, 1861 – Mar 3, 1863 37th Congress Unionist West Virginia
Aug 4, 1863 – Mar 3, 1871 38th–41st Congresses Republican West Virginia

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 West Virginia

Served With

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

Peter Van Winkle (WV) 1863–1869
Arthur Boreman (WV) 1869–1871