What party did Willard Saulsbury, Sr. belong to?

Willard Saulsbury, Sr. was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Delaware in the U.S. Senate.

When did Willard Saulsbury, Sr. serve in the U.S. Senate?

Willard Saulsbury, Sr. served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1859 to March 3, 1871, representing Delaware.

When did Willard Saulsbury, Sr. die?

Willard Saulsbury, Sr. died on April 6, 1892.

Historical Profile

Willard Saulsbury, Sr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Willard Saulsbury, Sr.

Former U.S. Senator for Delaware

Biography

Willard Saulsbury, Sr. (died 1892) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from December 1859 to March 1871, during the 36th–41st Congresses. Saulsbury served as a Democrat. Saulsbury died on April 6, 1892.

Key Information

Full Name: Willard Saulsbury, Sr.
Died: April 6, 1892
Term Started: December 4, 1865
Term Ended: March 3, 1871
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Dec 5, 1859 – Dec 4, 1865 36th–39th Congresses Democrat Delaware
Dec 4, 1865 – Mar 3, 1871 39th–41st Congresses Democrat Delaware

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 Delaware

Served With

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

James Bayard, Jr. (DE) 1859–1869
George Riddle (DE) 1864–1867
Thomas Bayard, Sr. (DE) 1869–1871