John I. Rinaker | |
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.jpg) From Volume I of 1879's History of Macoupin County, Illinois | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 16th district | |
| In office June 5, 1896 – March 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Finis E. Downing |
| Succeeded by | William H. Hinrichsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Irving Rinaker November 1, 1830 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | January 15, 1915 (aged 84) Eustis, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | McKendree College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 122nd Illinois Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Irving Rinaker (November 1, 1830 – January 15, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.