Historical Profile
Joseph Frear, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Joseph Frear, Jr.
Former U.S. Senator for Delaware
Biography
Joseph Frear, Jr. (died 1993) was an American politician who represented Delaware in the United States Senate from January 1949 to January 1961, during the 81st–86th Congresses. Frear served as a Democrat. Frear died on January 15, 1993.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joseph Allen Frear, Jr.
- Died: January 15, 1993
- Term Started: January 5, 1955
- Term Ended: January 3, 1961
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat Delaware
- Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Delaware
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Delaware
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Frear's service:
- John Williams (DE) 1949–1961