FRED JAMES DOUGLAS

Douglas, Fred James (1869-1949) — also known as Fred J. Douglas — of Utica, Oneida County, N.Y. Born in Clinton, Worcester County, Mass., September 14, 1869. Republican. Mayor of Utica, N.Y., 1922-24; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1924 (alternate), 1936, 1940; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York, 1934; U.S. Representative from New York 33rd District, 1937-45; defeated, 1944. Died in Utica, Oneida County, N.Y., January 1, 1949. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro, N.Y.
Spouse 1: Jeanne [Douglas] b. July 26, 1877 Watertown, NY
Spouse 2: Kathleen [Catherine] [Carrie] McGraw b. abt 1878 New York
Children:
James G Douglas b. abt 1901 New York
Katharine J Douglas b. abt 1904 New York
Frederick J Douglas b. abt 1907 New York

Sources:
United States Federal Census
New York Passenger Lists
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell