John F. McKinney

For other people of the same name, see John McKinney (disambiguation).

John Franklin McKinney
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th district
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865
Preceded by	William Allen
Succeeded by	William Lawrence
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	William Lawrence
Succeeded by	Lewis B. Gunckel
Personal details
Born	(1827-04-12)April 12, 1827 Piqua, Ohio
Died	Piqua, Ohio
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, Ohio
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Louisa Wood
Children	seven
Alma mater	Ohio Wesleyan University

John Franklin McKinney (April 12, 1827 – June 13, 1903) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born near Piqua, Ohio, McKinney attended the country and private schools, the Piqua Academy, and the Ohio Wesleyan College, Delaware, Ohio. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1850 and commenced practice in Piqua. He served as delegate to all the Democratic National Conventions from 1850 to 1888.

McKinney was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865). He was an unsuccessful candidate in 1864 for reelection to the Thirty-ninth Congress.

McKinney was again elected to the Forty-second Congress (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1872. He resumed the practice of law. He served as chairman of the Democratic State executive committee in 1879 and 1880. He died in Piqua, Ohio, June 13, 1903. He was interred in Forest Hill Cemetery.

In 1853 McKinney married Louisa Wood, who had seven children. He was a Freemason.

Sources

• John F. McKinney at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by William Allen	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th congressional district 1863-1865	Succeeded by William Lawrence
Preceded by William Lawrence	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th congressional district 1871-1873	Succeeded by Lewis B. Gunckel