Robert Elliott De Forest

Representative for District 4

Former Democratic Representative from Connecticut, District 4 · 2 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for Robert Elliott De Forest
Party	Democratic
State	Connecticut
District	4
Start	1891-12-07
End	1895-03-03
Bioguide	D000190
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	2
Born	1845-02-20
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative Robert Elliott De Forest

Robert Elliott De Forest served as a representative for Connecticut (1891-1895).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1845-02-20 Born.
1891-12-07 Entered office.
1895-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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Robert Elliott De Forest served as a Representative from Connecticut in the United States Congress from 1891 to 1895. A member of the Democratic Party, Robert Elliott De Forest contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

Robert Elliott De Forest’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Robert Elliott De Forest participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.