Frank Buchanan (Illinois politician)

Frank Buchanan
Frank Buchanan in 1915
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 7th district
In office
March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1917
Preceded by Frederick Lundin
Succeeded by Niels Juul
Personal details
Born (1862-06-14)June 14, 1862
Jefferson County, Indiana
Died April 18, 1930(1930-04-18) (aged 67)
Chicago, Illinois
Political party Democratic

Frank Buchanan (June 14, 1862 – April 18, 1930) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. He served in Congress for three terms from March 4, 1911 to March 3, 1917

Biography

Buchanan was born in Jefferson County, Indiana near the town of Madison on June 14, 1862. He was a farmer and later a bridge builder. In 1901 he became president of the International Structural Iron Worker's Union. He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1906 and 1908. In 1910 he was finally elected, and served three terms, before losing a reelection bid in 1916.

After losing he returned to his career as an iron worker. Buchanan died in Chicago, Illinois on April 18, 1930.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Frank Buchanan Dies. Ex-Representative. One-Time President of Structural Iron Workers' Union Succumbs of 67 in Chicago". New York Times. April 19, 1930. Retrieved 2013-11-23.

Further reading

  • United States Congress. "Frank Buchanan (id: B001001)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Frederick Lundin		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 7th congressional district
1911-1917		 Succeeded by
Niels Juul



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