John F. McJunkin explained

John F. McJunkin
Term Start:1877
Term End:1881
Successor:Smith McPherson

John Ferguson McJunkin (September 23, 1830  - January 1, 1883) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, McJunkin taught school and studied law. In 1858, he was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar. In 1859, McJunkin moved to Washington, Iowa and continued to practice law. From 1864 to 1868, McJunkin served in the Iowa State Senate and was a Republican. Then from 1877 to 1881, McJunkin served as the Iowa Attorney General. McJunkin died from heart problems at his home in Washington, Iowa.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=5278 Iowa Legislature-John F, McJunkin
  2. 'Sudden Death of Ex-Attorney General J.F. McJunkin,' The Iowa State Reporter, January 12, 1883, pg. 3, 4