George C. Junkin

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George Junkin
14th Secretary of State of Nebraska
In office
1907–1911
Preceded byA. Galusha
Succeeded byAddison Wait
Personal details
Born(1858-06-09)June 9, 1858
Salina, Iowa, U.S.
DiedMarch 15, 1935 (aged 76)
Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3

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[edit]

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

Career[edit]

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[edit]

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.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Nebraska Legislature 1903-4". www.usgennet.org. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  2. ^ "Nebraska Legislature 1903-4". www.usgennet.org.