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 Dover, Delaware, U.S. | (aged 89)
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 |
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 J. Caleb Boggs in 1960.