John Rankin Franklin
John Rankin Franklin (May 6, 1820 – January 11, 1878) was a Congressional Representative for the U.S. state of Maryland. He also served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1843 and as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1849.
John Rankin Franklin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Bowie |
| Succeeded by | James A. Stewart |
| Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1849 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Blakistone |
| Succeeded by | Elias Ware |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1843 | |
| In office 1849 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1820 Worcester County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 1878 (aged 57) Snow Hill, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church Snow Hill, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Relations | Franklin Upshur (grandson) |
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