Historical Profile
William Whyte is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Whyte
Former U.S. Senator for Maryland
Biography
William Whyte (died 1908) was an American politician who represented Maryland in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1868 and 1908, between the 40th and 60th Congresses. Whyte served as a Democrat. Whyte died in office on March 17, 1908.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Pinkney Whyte
- Died: March 17, 1908
- Term Started: June 8, 1906
- Term Ended: March 17, 1908
Service History
- Jul 13, 1868 – Mar 3, 1869 40th Congress Democrat Maryland
- Mar 4, 1875 – Mar 3, 1881 44th–46th Congresses Democrat Maryland
- Jun 8, 1906 – Mar 17, 1908 59th–60th Congresses Democrat Maryland
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 Maryland
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Whyte's service:
- George Vickers (MD) 1868–1869
- George Dennis (MD) 1875–1879
- James Groome (MD) 1879–1881
- Isidor Rayner (MD) 1906–1908