Historical Profile
William Eaton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Eaton
Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut
Biography
William Eaton (died 1898) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1875 and 1881, between the 43rd and 46th Congresses. Eaton served as a Democrat. Eaton died on September 21, 1898.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Wallace Eaton
- Died: September 21, 1898
- Term Started: March 4, 1875
- Term Ended: March 3, 1881
Service History
- Feb 5, 1875 – Mar 3, 1875 43rd Congress Democrat Connecticut
- Mar 4, 1875 – Mar 3, 1881 44th–46th Congresses Democrat Connecticut
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 Connecticut
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Eaton's service:
- Orris Ferry (CT) 1875
- James English (CT) 1875–1876
- William Barnum (CT) 1876–1879
- Orville Platt (CT) 1879–1881