James A. Bayard (elder)

James A. Bayard (elder)

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

Read more about James A. Bayard (elder):  Early Life and Family, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and Peace Commissioner, Death and Legacy, Almanac

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