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

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, McJunkin taught school and studied law. In 1858, he was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar. In 1859, McJunkin moved to

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and continued to practice law. From 1864 to 1868, McJunkin served in the

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and was a Republican. Then from 1877 to 1881, McJunkin served as the

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. McJunkin died from heart problems at his home in Washington, Iowa.'Sudden Death of Ex-Attorney General J.F. McJunkin,' The Iowa State Reporter, January 12, 1883, pg. 3, 4

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