J. Allen Frear, Jr.
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| J. Allen Frear, Jr. | |
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| U. S. Senator from Delaware | |
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| Born | March 7, 1903 Kent County, Delaware |
| Died | January 15, 1993 Dover, Delaware |
| Residence | Dover, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Esther Schauer |
Joseph Allen Frear, Jr. (March 7, 1903 – January 15, 1993) was an American businessman and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Democratic Party, who served two terms as U. S. Senator from Delaware. He was known by his middle name.
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[edit] Early Life and Family
Frear was born March 7, 1903 near Rising Sun, in Kent County, Delaware, son of Joseph Allen, Sr. and Clara L. Frear. He married Esther Schauer and had no known children. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1924 and served as an officer in the United States Army during World War II.
[edit] Professional career
Frear was owner and President of a retail business as well as a banker in Dover, Delaware. He was a Commissioner of the Delaware State College from 1936 until 1941, served on the Delaware Old Age Welfare Commission from 1938 until 1948, was a Director of the Federal Land Bank Board, in Baltimore, Maryland from 1938 until 1947, and President of Kent General Hospital in Dover from 1947 until 1951.
[edit] Political career
Frear was elected to the U. S. Senate in 1948, defeating incumbent Republican U. S. Senator C. Douglass Buck. During this term, he served in the Democratic majority in the 81st, 82nd, and 83rd Congress. He was again elected to the U.S. Senate in 1954, defeating Republican U.S. House of Representative Herbert B. Warburton. During this term, he again served with the Democratic majority in the 84th, 85th, and 86th Congress.
Frear lost his bid for a third term in 1960 to Republican Governor J. Caleb Boggs. In all, he served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1961. After leaving the U. S. Senate he was appointed to the Securities and Exchange Commission from 1961 until 1963 and resumed his former business and banking pursuits.
[edit] Death and Legacy
Frear died January 15, 1993 in Dover, Delaware and is buried at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden. The J. Allen Frear Federal Building at 300 South New Street in Dover is named in his honor. There is also an Allen Frear Elementary School in Camden.
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| Preceded by: C. Douglass Buck |
U.S. Senator from Delaware (class 2) January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1961 |
Succeeded by: J. Caleb Boggs |
[edit] Public offices
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1st. U.S. Senators take office January 3rd, and have six year terms.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
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| U.S. Senator | Legislature | Washington | 1948 | January 3, 1949 | January 3, 1955 | |
| U.S. Senator | Legislature | Washington | 1954 | January 3, 1955 | January 3, 1961 |
[edit] Election results
| Year | Office | Subject | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | ||
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| 1948 | U.S. Senate | J. Allen Frear, Jr. | Democratic | 71,888 | 51% | C. Douglass Buck | Republican | 68,246 | 48% | ||
| 1954 | U.S. Senate | J. Allen Frear, Jr. | Democratic | 82,511 | 57% | Herbert B. Warburton | Republican | 62,389 | 43% | ||
| 1960 | U.S. Senate | J. Allen Frear, Jr. | Democratic | 96,090 | 49% | J. Caleb Boggs | Republican | 98,874 | 51% |
[edit] References
- Martin, Roger (1997). Elbert N. Carvel. Wilmington, Delaware: Delaware Heritage Press. 0-924117-08-7.
- Hoffecker, Carol E. (2000). Honest John Williams. Newark, Delaware: University of Delaware Press.
- Cohen, Celia (2002). Only in Delaware, Politics and Politicians in the First State. Newark, Delaware: Grapevine Publishing.
[edit] Images
- Political and Historical Figures Portrait Gallery [1] Portrait courtesy of Historical and Cultural Affairs, Dover.
[edit] External links
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress [2]
- Delaware’s Members of Congress [3]
- Find a Grave [4]
- Political Graveyard [5]
[edit] Places with more information
- Historical Society of Delaware [6] 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware Library [7] 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965
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