About A. M. Derr
Lived 1903 – 1970 (aged 66). A. M. Derr was an American politician.
Alfred Morley Derr (May 16, 1903 – April 1, 1970) was an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate from 1937 to 1958.
Career
Derr's senatorial career started in 1937, and he was a member of the Idaho Legislature, serving five terms in the Idaho Senate. Because of a surgery, Derr was succeeded by his wife, Hattie Derr. This was the first instance of a woman serving as a senator. He was the Democratic nominee in the 1958 Idaho gubernatorial election, defeated by the Republican incumbent, Robert E. Smylie.
Outside of politics, Derr worked as a farmer, teacher, and logger.
Personal life Derr met his wife, Hattie Derr, while studying at the University of Idaho. Other children include Beverly Shields, John Derr, James Derr, and Jane Betts.
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Who was A. M. Derr?
American politician
When was A. M. Derr born?
A. M. Derr was born on 17 May 1903.
When did A. M. Derr die?
A. M. Derr died on 1 April 1970.
What was A. M. Derr's occupation?
A. M. Derr was a politician.
What nationality was A. M. Derr?
A. M. Derr was American.
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