Historical Profile
William Sewell is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Sewell
Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey
Biography
William Sewell (died 1901) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from December 1881 to December 1901, during the 47th–57th Congresses. Sewell served as a Republican. Sewell died in office on December 27, 1901.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Joyce Sewell
- Died: December 27, 1901
- Term Started: March 3, 1901
- Term Ended: December 27, 1901
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 5, 1881 – Dec 2, 1895 47th–54th Congresses Republican New Jersey
- Dec 2, 1895 – Mar 3, 1901 54th–56th Congresses Republican New Jersey
- Mar 3, 1901 – Dec 27, 1901 56th–57th Congresses Republican New Jersey
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 New Jersey
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Sewell's service:
- John McPherson (NJ) 1881–1895
- Rufus Blodgett (NJ) 1887–1893
- James Smith, Jr. (NJ) 1893–1899
- John Kean (NJ) 1899–1901