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 2 separate periods of service between 1854 and 1869, between the 33rd and 41st Congresses. Fessenden served as a Whig and later as a Republican. Fessenden died in office on September 8, 1869.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Pitt Fessenden
- Died: September 8, 1869
- Term Started: March 4, 1865
- Term Ended: September 8, 1869
Service History
- Feb 10, 1854 – Jul 1, 1864 33rd–38th Congresses Whig Maine
- Mar 4, 1865 – Sep 8, 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:
- James Bradbury (ME) 1854–1864, 1865–1869
- Hannibal Hamlin (ME) 1854–1857, 1857–1861, 1869
- Eugene Hale (ME) 1857–1861
- Amos Nourse (ME) 1857
- Lot Morrill (ME) 1861–1864, 1865–1869