William Halstead

Representative for District -1

Former Whig Representative from New Jersey, District -1 · 2 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Halstead
Party	Whig
State	New Jersey
District	-1
Start	1837-09-04
End	1843-03-03
Bioguide	H000092
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	2
Born	1794-06-04
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Halstead

William Halstead served as a representative for New Jersey (1837-1843).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1794-06-04 Born.
1837-09-04 Entered office.
1843-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Halstead served as a Representative from New Jersey in the United States Congress from 1837 to 1843. A member of the Whig Party, William Halstead contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

William Halstead’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Halstead participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.