John Walker Rankin
John Walker Rankin (June 11, 1823 – July 10, 1869) was an American politician and judge.
John Walker Rankin | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 11, 1823 |
| Died | July 10, 1869 (aged 46) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 17th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | Politician |
Biography
Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1823, Rankin graduated from Washington & Jefferson College. He then taught school and studied law.
Rankin was subsequently admitted to the Pennsylvania bar. In 1848, Rankin moved to Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, where he continued to practice law.
During the American Civil War, Rankin helped to recruit men for the 17th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and was then commissioned as its colonel.
In 1857, Rankin was appointed Iowa District Court judge for Lee County. From 1858 to 1862, Rankin served in the Iowa State Senate and was a Republican. Rankin died at his home in Keokuk, Iowa.[1][2]
Notes
- Iowa Legislature-John Walker Rankin
- 'Obituary-John M. Rankin,' Keokuk Daily Constitution (Iowa), July 11, 1869, pg.4
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