Benjamin F. Pankey (August 16, 1861 – June 1, 1929) was an American politician who served as the third lieutenant governor of New Mexico from 1919 to 1921 and as the 6th New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands from 1927 to 1929.[1][2]

Benjamin F. Pankey
6th New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
In office
January 1, 1927 – June 1, 1929
GovernorRichard C. Dillon
Preceded byEdwin B. Swope
Succeeded byAustin D. Crile
3rd Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1919 – January 1, 1921
GovernorOctaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo
Preceded byWashington Ellsworth Lindsey
Succeeded byWilliam H. Duckworth
Personal details
Born(1861-08-16)August 16, 1861
Harrisburg, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 1929(1929-06-01) (aged 67)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

References edit

  1. ^ "Albuquerque Journal Newspaper Archives, Jun 3, 1929, p. 8". Newspaperarchive.com. 1929-06-03. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
  2. ^ "Alamogordo News Newspaper Archives, Jun 6, 1929". Newspaperarchive.com. 1929-06-06. Retrieved 2018-09-05.