John Thomas (Idaho politician)
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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.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Idaho, Preceded by ...
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(1945-11-10) (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 |
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