Summary
Benjamin Franklin Junkin (November 12, 1822 – October 9, 1908) was an American politician, lawyer, and judge who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 16th congressional district of Pennsylvania from 1859 to 1861 as a Republican in the 36th United States Congress.[1][2]
Benjamin Franklin Junkin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | John Alexander Ahl |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Bailey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1822 near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 9, 1908 (aged 85) New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | New Bloomfield Cemetery, New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann McGowan Laura McClurkin |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | John Junkin Maria Adams |
| Alma mater | Lafayette College |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer, judge |
Early life and education edit
Junkin was born near Carlisle, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1822 to John Junkin and Maria Adams.[3] He graduated from Lafayette College and studied law.
Career edit
Junkin was admitted to the bar in 1844; he commenced practice in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania. Junkin served as district attorney for Perry County, Pennsylvania from 1850 to 1853.
Junkin was elected as a Republican to the 36th United States Congress. He served from 1859 to 1861, representing the 16th congressional district of Pennsylvania. Junkin was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1860.
Following his tenure in Congress, Junkin resumed practicing law in New Bloomfield, serving as president judge of the ninth judicial district from 1871 to 1881. Junkin also served as solicitor of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company from 1886 until his death in 1908.
Personal life and death edit
Junkin married both Ann McGowan and Laura McClurkin. He had two children with the former.[4]
Junkin was a Presbyterian.[4]
Junkin died at the age of 85 in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania on October 9, 1908. He was interred in New Bloomfield Cemetery.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "JUNKIN, Benjamin Franklin". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 3, 2006.
- ^ "Rep. Benjamin Junkin". GovTrack. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Benjamin Franklin Junkin". Ancestry.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Benjamin Franklin Junkin (1822-1908)". frontierfamilies.net. February 19, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Juddson to Jyles". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 3, 2006.
External links edit
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- Profile from Ancestry.com
- Benjamin Franklin Junkin at The Political Graveyard
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
