What party did William Rives belong to?

William Rives was a member of the Whig party and represented the state of Virginia in the U.S. Senate.

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

William Rives served in the U.S. Senate from December 10, 1832 to March 3, 1845, representing Virginia.

When did William Rives die?

William Rives died on April 25, 1868.

Historical Profile

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

Whig Inactive

William Rives

Former U.S. Senator for Virginia

Biography

William Rives (died 1868) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1832 and 1845, between the 22nd and 28th Congresses. Rives served as a Jacksonian and later as a Whig. Rives died on April 25, 1868.

Key Information

Full Name: William Cabell Rives
Died: April 25, 1868
Term Started: March 4, 1839
Term Ended: March 3, 1845

Service History

Dec 10, 1832 – Feb 22, 1834 22nd–23rd Congresses Jacksonian Virginia
Mar 4, 1836 – Mar 3, 1839 24th–25th Congresses Jacksonian Virginia
Mar 4, 1839 – Mar 3, 1845 26th–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.

Current Senators from Virginia

Served With

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

John Tyler (VA) 1832–1834
Benjamin Leigh (VA) 1836
Richard Parker (VA) 1836–1837
William Roane (VA) 1837–1841
William Archer (VA) 1841–1845