Historical Profile
William Giles is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Giles
Former U.S. Senator for Virginia
Biography
William Giles (died 1830) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate across 4 separate periods of service between 1804 and 1815, between the 8th and 13th Congresses. Giles served as a Republican. Giles died on December 4, 1830.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Branch Giles
- Died: December 4, 1830
- Term Started: November 4, 1811
- Term Ended: March 3, 1815
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Nov 5, 1804 – Dec 4, 1804 8th Congress Republican Virginia
- Dec 4, 1804 – Mar 4, 1805 8th Congress Republican Virginia
- Mar 4, 1805 – Nov 4, 1811 9th–12th Congresses Republican Virginia
- Nov 4, 1811 – Mar 3, 1815 12th–13th Congresses Republican Virginia
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 Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Giles's service:
- Andrew Moore (VA) 1804–1809
- Wilson Nicholas (VA) 1804–1805
- John Taylor (VA) 1804–1815
- Abraham Venable (VA) 1804–1805
- Richard Brent (VA) 1809–1815