John Thomas | |
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| United States Senator from Idaho | |
| In office January 27, 1940 – November 10, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | William Borah |
| Succeeded by | Charles Gossett |
| In office June 30, 1928 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Gooding |
| Succeeded by | James Pope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Thomas January 4, 1874 Prairie View, Kansas |
| Died | November 10, 1945 (aged 71) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery Gooding, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Florence Johnson Thomas (1873–1943) (m. 1906–1943, her death)[1] |
| Children | 1 daughter: Mary Elizabeth Thomas Peavey Brooks (1907–2002) |
| Residence | Gooding |
| Alma mater | Central Normal College (KS) |
| Profession | Teacher, Banker |
John William Thomas (January 4, 1874 – November 10, 1945) was an American politician, a United States Senator from Idaho. A Republican, he served for a total of over ten years in two different seats, both times appointed after his predecessor died in office.[2] He won three of the four elections for senator, falling only in the Democratic landslide of 1932, and died in office.
- ^ "Wife of Idaho senator dead". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. November 16, 1943. p. 20.
- ^ "Senator John Thomas succumbs to illness". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. November 11, 1945. p. 1.