11 Facts About Frederick Steiwer

Frederick Steiwer was an American politician and lawyer in the state of Oregon.

Frederick Steiwer received his education in the local public schools, and entered Oregon State Agricultural College at Corvallis at age 15 in 1898 and graduated four years later with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.

Frederick Steiwer started his career in public office in 1909 as the deputy district attorney for Umatilla County, serving until 1910.

Frederick Steiwer only served during the 1917 legislative session, resigning to enlist in the US Army during the First World War.

Frederick Steiwer served from 1917 to 1919 in the Sixty-fifth Field Artillery with rank of first lieutenant.

In 1926, Frederick Steiwer was elected as a Republican to the US Senate, defeating incumbent Robert Stanfield in the primary.

Frederick Steiwer was re-elected in 1932 and served from March 4,1927, until January 31,1938, when he resigned to return to the practice of law after suffering health problems.

Frederick Steiwer had undergone gall bladder surgery in November 1936.

Frederick Steiwer served on the Senate Judiciary Committee and helped oppose President Roosevelt's plan to pack the Supreme Court.

Frederick Steiwer was an opponent of Roosevelt and The New Deal.

Frederick Steiwer's uncle was Winlock W Steiwer, a state senator.