Fred Dow, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Fred Dow

Date of Birth: 23-Feb-1840

Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, United States

Profession: editor

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Frederick Neal Dow (February 23, 1840 – 1934) was an American political activist from Maine.
The son of Prohibitionist mayor and presidential candidate Neal Dow, Fred Dow served in a number of political positions during his lifetime, including in the Maine House of Representatives and as Collector of the Port of Portland.
During his time in the House, he served as Speaker from 1889-1890.
He helped found the Portland Club, an influential Republican all-male social club in Portland's West End.
He also owned and served as editor of one of Portland's largest newspapers, the Evening Express, from 1887-1925.