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 from January 1864 to March 1905, during the 38th–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: December 4, 1899
- Term Ended: March 3, 1905
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Jan 1, 1864 – Mar 4, 1869 38th–40th Congresses Republican Nevada
- Mar 4, 1869 – Dec 5, 1887 41st–50th Congresses Republican Nevada
- Dec 5, 1887 – Aug 7, 1893 50th–53rd Congresses Republican Nevada
- Aug 7, 1893 – Dec 4, 1899 53rd–56th Congresses Silver Nevada
- Dec 4, 1899 – Mar 3, 1905 56th–58th Congresses Republican 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) 1864–1873
- John Jones (NV) 1873–1903
- William Sharon (NV) 1875–1881
- James Fair (NV) 1881–1887
- Francis Newlands (NV) 1903–1905