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 | near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S. | November 12, 1822
Died | October 9, 1908 New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 85)
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 |
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]