Frank Buchanan | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's7th 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 |
| Died | April 18, 1930(1930-04-18) (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Irving Park Boulevard Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
Frank Buchanan (June 14, 1862 – April 18, 1930) was aDemocratic member of theUnited States House of Representatives from Illinois. He served in Congress for three terms from March 4, 1911, to March 3, 1917
Buchanan was born inJefferson County, Indiana near the town ofMadison 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.[1]
After losing he returned to his career as an iron worker. Buchanan died inChicago, Illinois on April 18, 1930.[1][2] He was buried at Irving Park Boulevard Cemetery.[1]
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's 7th congressional district 1911-1917 | Succeeded by |
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