What party did Washington Whitthorne belong to?

Washington Whitthorne was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Washington Whitthorne serve in the U.S. Senate?

Washington Whitthorne served in the U.S. Senate from April 16, 1886 to March 3, 1887, representing Tennessee.

When did Washington Whitthorne die?

Washington Whitthorne died on September 21, 1891.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Washington Whitthorne

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

Washington Whitthorne (died 1891) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from April 1886 to March 1887, during the 49th Congress. Whitthorne served as a Democrat. Whitthorne died on September 21, 1891.

Key Information

Full Name: Washington Curran Whitthorne
Died: September 21, 1891
Term Started: April 16, 1886
Term Ended: March 3, 1887

Service History

Apr 16, 1886 – Mar 3, 1887 49th Congress Democrat Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Bill Hagerty

Republican
Marsha Blackburn

Republican

Served With

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

Isham Harris (TN) 1886–1887