William Rives

Biography

William Rives (died 1868) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from December 1832 to March 1845, during the 22nd–28th Congresses. Rives served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat, then Whig. Rives died on April 25, 1868.

Key Information

• Full Name: William Cabell Rives
• Died: April 25, 1868
• Term Started: May 31, 1841
• Term Ended: March 3, 1845
• Senate Class: Class I

Service History

• Dec 10, 1832 – Jan 1, 1836 22nd–24th Congresses Jacksonian Virginia
• Jan 1, 1836 – May 31, 1841 24th–27th Congresses Democrat Virginia
• May 31, 1841 – Mar 3, 1845 27th–28th Congresses Whig 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.