Frank Dale | |
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| Born | November 26, 1849 DeKalb County, Illinois |
| Died | February 10, 1930 Guthrie, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, Attorney, Judge, businessman |
| Years active | 1871-1930 |
| Known for | Chief Justice, Oklahoma Territorial Supreme Court |
Frank Dale (November 26, 1849 – February 10, 1930) was the second Chief Justice of the Territorial Supreme Court of Oklahoma Territory, serving from 1893 until 1898. Born in Somonauk, Illinois, he pioneered both in Kansas and Oklahoma, becoming a well-known attorney in both states. Both the towns of Andale, Kansas, and Dale, Oklahoma, are named for him. In 1893, he settled in Guthrie, which became the capital of Oklahoma Territory, and was named Governor of the territory. Although originally a Republican, sometime after moving to Oklahoma, he became a Democrat. He continued to live in Guthrie until his death in 1930.