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 from September 1850 to March 1861, during the 31st–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: December 7, 1857
- Term Ended: March 3, 1861
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Sep 10, 1850 – Dec 7, 1857 31st–35th Congresses Democrat California
- Dec 7, 1857 – Mar 3, 1861 35th–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) 1852–1857
- David Broderick (CA) 1857–1859
- Henry Haun (CA) 1859–1860
- Milton Latham (CA) 1860–1861