David Hartley Armstrong

Democrat Senator of Missouri

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1812 (81 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1893

Death

Born in Nova Scotia, British Canada, and later moved to the United States.
Attended Maine Wesleyan Seminary and taught school in New Bedford, Massachusetts before moving to Missouri.
Held various educational and municipal positions including principal of a public school and comptroller of St. Louis.
Served as postmaster of St. Louis and was a member of the board of police commissioners.
Played a significant role in the framing of the charter of St. Louis as a member of the board of freeholders.
Appointed to the U.S. Senate to fill a vacancy, serving from 1877 to 1879.
Was involved in the 1877 cavalry attack on strikers during the St. Louis General Strike, commanding police action.
Did not seek reelection to the Senate after his term ended.
Died in St. Louis and was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Was a member of the Democratic Party.