George C. Junkin Explained

George Junkin
Birth Date:9 June 1858
Children:3
Death Date:March 15, 1935 (aged 76)
Party:Republican
Death Place:Nebraska, U.S.
Birth Place:Salina, Iowa, U.S.
Office:14th Secretary of State of Nebraska
Predecessor:A. Galusha
Successor:Addison Wait
Termstart:1907
Termend:1911

George C. Junkin (1858–1935) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 14th Secretary of State in Nebraska. Junkin previously served in both chambers of the Nebraska Legislature.

Early life

Junkin was born in Salina, Iowa on June 9, 1858.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Junkin lived in Montana. He eventually relocated to Gosper County, Nebraska, where he worked as a rancher.[1] Junkin represented the 66th district of the Nebraska House of Representatives. Junkin later served as a member of the Nebraska Senate from the 28th district.

Personal life

Junkin married Emma May Swinburne of Delhi, Iowa in 1885. They had two sons and a daughter.[2] Junkin died March 15, 1935, and is interred in Elwood, Nebraska.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nebraska Legislature 1903-4. 2020-06-15. www.usgennet.org.
  2. Web site: Nebraska Legislature 1903-4. www.usgennet.org.