John F. McJunkin

John F. McJunkin
Attorney General of Iowa
In office
1877–1881
Preceded byMarsena E. Cutts
Succeeded bySmith McPherson

John Ferguson McJunkin (September 23, 1830 – January 1, 1883) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, McJunkin taught school and studied law. In 1858, he was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar. In 1859, McJunkin moved to Washington, Iowa and continued to practice law. From 1864 to 1868, McJunkin served in the Iowa State Senate and was a Republican. Then from 1877 to 1881, McJunkin served as the Iowa Attorney General. McJunkin died from heart problems at his home in Washington, Iowa.[1][2]

  1. ^ Iowa Legislature-John F, McJunkin
  2. ^ 'Sudden Death of Ex-Attorney General J.F. McJunkin,' The Iowa State Reporter, January 12, 1883, pg. 3, 4