John Hemphill

John Hemphill served as a Senator from Texas in the United States Congress from 1859 to 1861. A member of the Democratic Party, John Hemphill contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

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

John Hemphill (December 18, 1803 – January 4, 1862) was an American politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas from 1841 to 1846 and of the Supreme Court of Texas until 1858, and a United States senator from Texas from 1859 to 1861. A member of the Democratic Party, he was one of the signatories of the Confederate States Constitution.