Joseph Rankin

Joseph Rankin (September 25, 1833 – January 24, 1886) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. He was elected to two terms as U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 5th congressional district, but died during his second term. Earlier in his career, he served 11 years in the Wisconsin Legislature, representing Manitowoc County, and was chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Joseph Rankin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1883 – January 24, 1886
Preceded byEdward S. Bragg
Succeeded byThomas R. Hudd
Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1878 – January 1, 1880
Preceded byWendell A. Anderson
Succeeded byAlfred C. Parkinson
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 1877 – January 1, 1883
Preceded byJohn Schuette
Succeeded byJohn Carey
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 2, 1871 – January 4, 1875
Preceded byCarl H. Schmidt
Succeeded byReuben D. Smart
ConstituencyManitowoc 3rd district
In office
January 2, 1860 – January 7, 1861
Preceded byWilliam Aldrich
Succeeded byJabez L. Fobes
ConstituencyManitowoc 1st district
Personal details
Born(1833-09-25)September 25, 1833
Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 1886(1886-01-24) (aged 52)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeEvergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAmelia S. Borcherdt
ChildrenJennie & Joseph
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1862–1865
RankCaptain, USV
Unit27th Reg. Wis. Vol Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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