James A. Bayard (politician, born 1767)

James Asheton Bayard Sr. (July 28, 1767 – August 6, 1815) was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware and U.S. Senator from Delaware.

James Asheton Bayard Sr.
United States Senator
from Delaware
In office
November 13, 1804  March 3, 1813
Preceded byWilliam H. Wells
Succeeded byWilliam H. Wells
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Delaware's At-large district
In office
March 4, 1797  March 3, 1803
Preceded byJohn Patten
Succeeded byCaesar A. Rodney
Personal details
Born
James Asheton Bayard

(1767-07-28)July 28, 1767
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 6, 1815(1815-08-06) (aged 48)
Wilmington, Delaware
Political partyFederalist
SpouseAnn (Nancy) Bassett
Children6, including Richard and James
Parent(s)James Asheton Bayard
Ann Hodge
Residence(s)Wilmington, Delaware
Alma materPrinceton University
ProfessionLawyer
Signature
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