Jesse D. Bright
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Jesse D. Bright (December 18, 1812–May 20, 1875) was a Democratic Senator from Indiana during the period of March 4, 1845 to February 5, 1862. He was born in Norwich, New York and moved to Madison, Indiana in 1820.
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As Senator
Bright was elected in 1845 to represent Indiana in the United States Senate. He kept his post until he was expelled from the Senate, in 1862. This was due to Bright's recognition of Jefferson Davis as the President of the Confederate States of America and support of the rebellion.
- Bright Served on the following Committees:
- Committee on Enrolled Bills (Twenty-ninth Congress)
- Committee on Public Buildings (Twenty-ninth Congress)
- Committee on Revolutionary Claims (Thirtieth Congress)
- Committee on Roads and Canals (Thirty-first, Thirty-second, Thirty-third Congresses)
- Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses)
- Bright also served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate during:
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Other Posts Held
- Judge, Probate Court of Jefferson County, Indiana elected 1834
- United States Marshal for Indiana 1840-1841
- Member of the Indiana State Senate 1841-1843
- Lieutenant Governor of Indiana 1843-1845
- Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives 1867-1871
This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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External Links
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000835)
