What party did William Gwin belong to?

William Gwin was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of California in the U.S. Senate.

When did William Gwin serve in the U.S. Senate?

William Gwin served in the U.S. Senate from September 10, 1850 to March 3, 1861, representing California.

When did William Gwin die?

William Gwin died on September 3, 1885.

Historical Profile

William Gwin is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

William Gwin

Former U.S. Senator for California

Biography

William Gwin (died 1885) was an American politician who represented California in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1850 and 1861, between the 31st and 36th Congresses. Gwin served as a Democrat. Gwin died on September 3, 1885.

Key Information

Full Name: William McKendree Gwin
Died: September 3, 1885
Term Started: January 13, 1857
Term Ended: March 3, 1861

Service History

Sep 10, 1850 – Sep 3, 1855 31st–34th Congresses Democrat California
Jan 13, 1857 – Mar 3, 1861 34th–36th Congresses Democrat California

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 California

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Gwin's service:

John Frémont (CA) 1850–1851
John Weller (CA) 1852–1855, 1857
David Broderick (CA) 1857–1859
Henry Haun (CA) 1859–1860
Milton Latham (CA) 1860–1861