Fred A. Thomas (May 26, 1865 – June 12, 1958) was a politician in the state of Montana.

Biography

Thomas was born on May 26, 1865, in Potosi, Wisconsin, and died on June 12, 1958, in Stevensville, Montana.[1] His grandson, also named Fred, served in the Montana State Senate.

Career

Thomas served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949. He was a Republican.[2] Thomas publicly opposed Mike Mansfield's candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 1952, accusing Mansfield of communist sympathies.[3]

References

  1. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Thomas, e to F".
  2. "Organization of Lower Body of Assembly Complete". Great Falls Tribune. January 14, 1947. p. 4. Retrieved October 29, 2017 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. "Opel Letter to Mike Mansfield". The Independent record. October 31, 1952. p. 3. Retrieved October 29, 2017 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon


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