James A. Bayard Jr.

James A. Bayard Jr.
United States Senator
from Delaware
In office
March 4, 1851 – January 29, 1864
Preceded byJohn Wales
Succeeded byGeorge R. Riddle
In office
April 5, 1867 – March 3, 1869
Preceded byGeorge R. Riddle
Succeeded byThomas F. Bayard Sr.
Personal details
Born
James Asheton Bayard Jr.

(1799-11-15)November 15, 1799
Wilmington, Delaware
DiedJune 13, 1880(1880-06-13) (aged 80)
Wilmington, Delaware
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Anne Francis
(m. 1823; died 1864)
RelationsRichard H. Bayard (brother)
Richard Bassett (grandfather)
Children7, including Thomas
Parent(s)James A. Bayard
Nancy Bassett Bayard
ResidenceWilmington, Delaware
Professionlawyer

James Asheton Bayard Jr. (November 15, 1799 – June 13, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician from Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as U.S. Senator from Delaware.