Historical Profile
Zachariah Chandler is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Zachariah Chandler
Former U.S. Senator for Michigan
Biography
Zachariah Chandler (died 1879) was an American politician who represented Michigan in the United States Senate from December 1857 to November 1879, during the 35th–46th Congresses. Chandler served as a Republican. Chandler died in office on November 1, 1879.
Key Information
- Full Name: Zachariah Chandler
- Died: November 1, 1879
- Term Started: March 18, 1879
- Term Ended: November 1, 1879
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 7, 1857 – Dec 7, 1863 35th–38th Congresses Republican Michigan
- Dec 7, 1863 – Mar 4, 1869 38th–40th Congresses Republican Michigan
- Mar 4, 1869 – Mar 18, 1879 41st–46th Congresses Republican Michigan
- Mar 18, 1879 – Nov 1, 1879 46th Congress Republican Michigan
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 Michigan
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Chandler's service:
- Charles Stuart (MI) 1857–1859
- Kinsley Bingham (MI) 1859–1861
- Jacob Howard (MI) 1862–1871
- Thomas Ferry (MI) 1871–1879
- Isaac Christiancy (MI) 1875–1879
- Henry Baldwin (MI) 1879