Historical Profile
William Sebastian is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
William Sebastian
Former U.S. Senator for Arkansas
Biography
William Sebastian (died 1865) was an American politician who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate from May 1848 to July 1861, during the 30th–37th Congresses. Sebastian served as a Democrat. Sebastian died on May 20, 1865.
Key Information
- Full Name: William King Sebastian
- Died: May 20, 1865
- Term Started: December 5, 1859
- Term Ended: July 11, 1861
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- May 12, 1848 – Dec 5, 1853 30th–33rd Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Dec 5, 1853 – Dec 5, 1859 33rd–36th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
- Dec 5, 1859 – Jul 11, 1861 36th–37th Congresses Democrat Arkansas
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 Arkansas
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Sebastian's service:
- Solon Borland (AR) 1848–1853
- Robert Johnson (AR) 1853–1861
- Charles Mitchel (AR) 1861