Senator James Asheton Bayard

James Asheton Bayard (born July 28, 1767) was a Federalist politician who represented the state of Delaware in the United States Senate. A male senator identified in historical congressional records under bioguide ID B000249, he entered the Senate on May 15, 1797, and served until March 3, 1813. Over the course of this period, he completed six terms in office, marking a lengthy and continuous tenure in the early years of the federal government.

Serving as a senator from Delaware, Bayard was affiliated with the Federalist Party, which was influential in shaping the policies of the nascent United States during his years in office. His service in the Senate spanned from the late 18th century into the second decade of the 19th century, positioning him among the early generation of national legislators. Bayard left office as a former senator after March 3, 1813, concluding a sixteen-year career in the United States Senate.