Historical Profile
William Frye is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
William Frye
Former U.S. Senator for Maine
Biography
William Frye (died 1911) was an American politician who represented Maine in the United States Senate from December 1881 to August 1911, during the 47th–62nd Congresses. Frye served as a Republican. Frye died in office on August 8, 1911.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Pierce Frye
- Died: August 8, 1911
- Term Started: December 2, 1907
- Term Ended: August 8, 1911
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 5, 1881 – Dec 3, 1883 47th–48th Congresses Republican Maine
- Dec 3, 1883 – Dec 2, 1889 48th–51st Congresses Republican Maine
- Dec 2, 1889 – Dec 2, 1895 51st–54th Congresses Republican Maine
- Dec 2, 1895 – Dec 2, 1901 54th–57th Congresses Republican Maine
- Dec 2, 1901 – Dec 2, 1907 57th–60th Congresses Republican Maine
- Dec 2, 1907 – Aug 8, 1911 60th–62nd Congresses Republican Maine
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 Maine
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Frye's service:
- Eugene Hale (ME) 1881–1911
- Charles Johnson (ME) 1911