Historical Profile
William Windom is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
William Windom
Former U.S. Senator for Minnesota
Biography
William Windom (died 1891) was an American politician who represented Minnesota in the United States Senate from July 1870 to March 1883, during the 41st–47th Congresses. Windom served as a Republican. Windom died on January 29, 1891.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Windom
- Died: January 29, 1891
- Term Started: November 15, 1881
- Term Ended: March 3, 1883
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jul 15, 1870 – Mar 4, 1871 41st Congress Republican Minnesota
- Mar 4, 1871 – Mar 5, 1877 42nd–45th Congresses Republican Minnesota
- Mar 5, 1877 – Nov 15, 1881 45th–47th Congresses Republican Minnesota
- Nov 15, 1881 – Mar 3, 1883 47th Congress Republican Minnesota
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 Minnesota
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Windom's service:
- Alexander Ramsey (MN) 1870–1875
- James Shields (MN) 1870–1879
- Ozora Stearns (MN) 1871
- Samuel McMillan (MN) 1875–1883
- Alonzo Edgerton (MN) 1881