Burton L. French

Burton L. French
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's At-Large district
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1909
Preceded by	Thomas L. Glenn
Succeeded by	Thomas Ray Hamer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's At-Large district
In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1915
Preceded by	Thomas Ray Hamer
Succeeded by	Robert M. McCracken
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's At-Large district
In office March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1919
Preceded by	Robert M. McCracken
Succeeded by	Himself (as 1st District Congressman)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district
In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1933
Preceded by	Himself (as At-Large District Congressman)
Succeeded by	Compton I. White, Sr.
Personal details
Born	August 1, 1875(1875-08-01) Carroll County, Indiana
Died	September 12, 1954(1954-09-12) (aged 79) Hamilton, Ohio
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Winifred Hartley
Residence	Moscow
Profession	Attorney
Religion	Presbyterian

Burton Lee French (August 1, 1875 – September 12, 1954) was a United States Representative from Idaho. French served as a Republican in the House from 1903 to 1909, 1911 to 1915 and 1917 to 1933. With a combined 26 years in office, he remains the longest-serving U.S. House member in Idaho history.

French was originally elected as an at-large member from Idaho, representing the entire state. After 1919 he represented the state's First Congressional District.

References

• Burton L. French at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Thomas L. Glenn	United States House of Representatives, Idaho At-Large 1903–1909	Succeeded by Thomas Ray Hamer
Preceded by Thomas Ray Hamer	United States House of Representatives, Idaho At-Large 1911–1915	Succeeded by Robert M. McCracken
Preceded by Robert M. McCracken	United States House of Representatives, Idaho At-Large 1917–1919	Succeeded by Himself (1st District)
Preceded by Himself (At-Large District)	United States House of Representatives, Idaho 1st District 1919–1933	Succeeded by Compton I. White, Sr.