Historical Profile
William Stewart is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Stewart
Former U.S. Senator for Nevada
Biography
William Stewart (died 1909) was an American politician who represented Nevada in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1865 and 1905, between the 38th and 58th Congresses. Stewart served as a Republican and later as a Silver. Stewart died on April 23, 1909.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Morris Stewart
- Died: April 23, 1909
- Term Started: March 4, 1887
- Term Ended: March 3, 1905
Service History
- Feb 1, 1865 – Mar 3, 1875 38th–43rd Congresses Republican Nevada
- Mar 4, 1887 – Mar 3, 1905 50th–58th Congresses Silver Nevada
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 Nevada
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Stewart's service:
- James Nye (NV) 1865–1873
- John Jones (NV) 1873–1875, 1887–1903
- Charles Faulkner (NV) 1887–1899
- Francis Newlands (NV) 1903–1905