Background
Shafroth, John Franklin was born on June 9, 1854 in Fayette, Missouri, United States. Son of John and Anna (Awl) Shafroth.
Shafroth, John Franklin was born on June 9, 1854 in Fayette, Missouri, United States. Son of John and Anna (Awl) Shafroth.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1875 (Doctor of Laws, 1909).
Admitted to Missouri bar, 1876. Practiced law at Fayette, Missouri, 1876-1879. Denver, since 1879; city attorney, 1887-1891.
Member 54th to 58th Congresses (1895-1905), 1st Colorado District.
Refused to retain seat in 58th Congress, February 15, 1904, as the general election at which he was a candidate had been tainted by fraud. Governor of Colorado, terms, 1909-1911, 1911-1913.
United States senator, 1913-1919.
Member law firm of Shafroth & Shafroth.
Married Virginia Morrison, October 26, 1881.