J. Allen Frear Jr.
Joseph Allen Frear Jr. (March 7, 1903 – January 15, 1993) was an American businessman and politician. A Democrat, he served as a United States Senator from Delaware from 1949 to 1961. He was defeated for a third term by Republican politician J. Caleb Boggs in 1960.
J. Allen Frear Jr. | |
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| United States Senator from Delaware | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | C. Douglass Buck |
| Succeeded by | J. Caleb Boggs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Allen Frear Jr. March 7, 1903 Kent County, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1993 (aged 89) Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Dover, Delaware |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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