United States Senator Directory

George Read Riddle

George Read Riddle served as a senator for Delaware (1851-1867).

Democratic
Delaware
Former

Delaware

Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Delaware

Representing constituents across the Delaware delegation.

Service period 1851-1867

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

George Read Riddle served as a Senator from Delaware in the United States Congress from 1851 to 1867. A member of the Democratic Party, George Read Riddle contributed to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

George Read Riddle’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, George Read Riddle participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

George Read Riddle (c. 1817 – March 28, 1867) was an American engineer, lawyer and politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as U.S. representative and as U.S. senator from Delaware.