Fred Dubois
Fred Thomas Dubois (May 29, 1851 – February 14, 1930) was a controversial American politician from Idaho who served two terms in the United States Senate. He was best known for his opposition to the gold standard and his efforts to disenfranchise Mormon voters.
Fred Dubois | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Idaho | |
| In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | George Shoup |
| Succeeded by | William Borah |
| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | William McConnell |
| Succeeded by | Henry Heitfeld |
| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho Territory | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – July 3, 1890 | |
| Preceded by | John Hailey |
| Succeeded by | Willis Sweet (as U.S. Representative) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fred Thomas Dubois May 29, 1851 Palestine, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1930 (aged 78) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Grove City Cemetery Blackfoot, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican (until 1896) Silver Republican (1896–1901) Democratic (after 1901) |
| Spouse(s) | Edna Maxfield Whited Dubois (1875–1931) (m. 1899–1930, his death) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Jesse Kilgore Dubois (1811–1876) Adelia Morris Dubois (1820–1886) |
| Residence(s) | Blackfoot, Idaho Washington, D.C. |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Profession | Agriculture |
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