Historical Profile
William Wright is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
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 from December 1853 to November 1866, during the 33rd–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: December 7, 1863
- Term Ended: November 1, 1866
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 5, 1853 – Dec 7, 1863 33rd–38th Congresses Democrat New Jersey
- Dec 7, 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) 1853–1862
- John Ten Eyeck (NJ) 1859–1865
- Richard Field (NJ) 1862–1863
- James Wall (NJ) 1863
- John Stockton (NJ) 1865–1866
- Alexander Cattell (NJ) 1866