John Walker Rankin
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Judge John Walker Rankin | |
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| Born | June 11, 1823 Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 10, 1869 (aged 46) Keokuk, Iowa |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 17th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Known for | Member, Iowa State Senate, 1858-1862 |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | Lawyer and state senator |
John Walker Rankin (June 11, 1823 – July 10, 1869) was an American politician and judge. Described as "one of the most eminent lawyers of Iowa" by The Toledo Chronicle, he served as a member of the Iowa State Senate from 1858 to 1867.[1]