Historical Profile
William Dayton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Dayton
Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey
Biography
William Dayton (died 1864) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1842 and 1851, between the 27th and 31st Congresses. Dayton served as a Whig. Dayton died on December 1, 1864.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Lewis Dayton
- Died: December 1, 1864
- Term Started: December 1, 1845
- Term Ended: March 3, 1851
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 1, 1842 – Dec 1, 1845 27th–29th Congresses Whig New Jersey
- Dec 1, 1845 – Mar 3, 1851 29th–31st Congresses Whig New Jersey
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 New Jersey
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Dayton's service:
- Jacob Miller (NJ) 1842–1851
- Samuel Southard (NJ) 1842