Historical Profile
William Wright is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
William Wright
Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey
Biography
William Wright (died 1866) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1853 and 1866, between the 33rd and 39th Congresses. Wright served as a Democrat. Wright died in office on November 1, 1866.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Wright
- Died: November 1, 1866
- Term Started: March 4, 1863
- Term Ended: November 1, 1866
Service History
- Mar 4, 1853 – Mar 3, 1859 33rd–35th Congresses Democrat New Jersey
- Mar 4, 1863 – Nov 1, 1866 38th–39th Congresses Democrat 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 Wright's service:
- John Thomson (NJ) 1853–1859
- John Ten Eyeck (NJ) 1863–1865
- John Stockton (NJ) 1865–1866
- Alexander Cattell (NJ) 1866