Historical Profile
William Fessenden is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Fessenden
Former U.S. Senator for Maine
Biography
William Fessenden (died 1869) was an American politician who represented Maine in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1854 and 1869, between the 33rd and 41st Congresses. Fessenden served as a Republican. Fessenden died in office on September 8, 1869.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Pitt Fessenden
- Died: September 8, 1869
- Term Started: December 4, 1865
- Term Ended: December 31, 1869
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 1, 1854 – Dec 5, 1859 33rd–36th Congresses Republican Maine
- Dec 5, 1859 – Dec 4, 1865 36th–39th Congresses Republican Maine
- Dec 4, 1865 – Dec 31, 1869 39th–41st Congresses Republican Maine
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 Maine
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Fessenden's service:
- Hannibal Hamlin (ME) 1854–1869
- Amos Nourse (ME) 1857
- Lot Morrill (ME) 1861–1869
- Nathan Farwell (ME) 1864–1865