Stephen B. Elkins | |
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United States Senator from West Virginia | |
In office March 4, 1895 – January 4, 1911 | |
Preceded by | Johnson N. Camden |
Succeeded by | Davis Elkins |
38th United States Secretary of War | |
In office December 17, 1891 – March 5, 1893 | |
President | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | Redfield Proctor |
Succeeded by | Daniel S. Lamont |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1877 Delegate | |
Preceded by | José Manuel Gallegos |
Succeeded by | Trinidad Romero |
Personal details | |
Born | Stephen Benton Elkins September 26, 1841 New Lexington, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | January 4, 1911 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 69)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Jacobs Hallie Davis |
Education | Masonic College University of Missouri, Columbia (BA) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States • Union |
Branch/service | United States Army • Union Army |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Stephen Benton Elkins (September 26, 1841 – January 4, 1911) was an American industrialist and politician. He served as the Secretary of War between 1891 and 1893. He served in the United States Congress as a Delegate from the Territory of New Mexico and a Senator from West Virginia.[1]