John F. Shafroth
John Franklin Shafroth (June 9, 1854 – February 20, 1922) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a representative, member of the United States Senate, and Governor of Colorado during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
John Shafroth | |
|---|---|
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Simon Guggenheim |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence C. Phipps |
| 18th Governor of Colorado | |
| In office January 12, 1909 – January 14, 1913 | |
| Lieutenant | Stephen R. Fitzgarrald |
| Preceded by | Henry A. Buchtel |
| Succeeded by | Elias M. Ammons |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – February 15, 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Lafe Pence |
| Succeeded by | Clay B. Whitford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Franklin Shafroth June 9, 1854 Fayette, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1922 (aged 67) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican (1895–1897) Silver Republican (1897–1903) Democratic (1903–1922) |
| Children | John F. Shafroth Jr. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Profession | Law |
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