United States Senator Directory

Joseph Allen Frear

Joseph Allen Frear served as a senator for Delaware (1949-1961).

Democratic
Delaware
Former

Delaware

Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Delaware

Representing constituents across the Delaware delegation.

Service period 1949-1961

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Joseph Allen Frear served as a Senator from Delaware in the United States Congress from 1949 to 1961. A member of the Democratic Party, Joseph Allen Frear contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

Joseph Allen Frear’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, Joseph Allen Frear participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

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 Governor J. Caleb Boggs in 1960.