Senator William Lewis Dayton

William Lewis Dayton (born February 17, 1807) was a Whig politician who represented the state of New Jersey in the United States Senate. A member of the Whig Party, he served as a senator from 1841 to 1851, during a period marked by significant national debates over economic policy and the balance of power between the federal government and the states. He held office as a senator for two terms, reflecting a decade-long presence in the upper chamber of Congress.

Dayton’s official Senate service is recorded from January 1, 1842, to March 3, 1851. During this time, he served as a senator at large for New Jersey, as no specific district is associated with his position. His role is documented under the biographical identifier D000166, and he is noted as a former officeholder. While specific committee assignments, office contact details, and later career information are not provided in the available metadata, his tenure firmly situates him within the Whig Party’s congressional leadership from the early 1840s through the beginning of the 1850s.