Weldon Brinton Heyburn 1852-1912

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A conservative U.S. Senator from Idaho known for drafting the Pure Food and Drug Act. He fiercely opposed federal conservation efforts and the establishment of national forests in his state.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1852 to 1912
• Born: May 23, 1852, Delaware County, PA
• Died: Oct 17, 1912, Washington, D.C.

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29