Frank Potter Coburn (December 6, 1858 – November 2, 1932) was an American politician who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 7th congressional district of Wisconsin from 1891 to 1893 as a Democrat in the 52nd United States Congress.[1][2]
Frank P. Coburn | |
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.jpg) The Weekly Leader (Eau Claire, WI), October 23, 1892 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Ormsby B. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | George B. Shaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Potter Coburn December 6, 1858 near West Salem, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1932 (aged 73) La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hamilton Cemetery, West Salem, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life and education edit
Coburn was born on December 6, 1858, on a farm in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, located near West Salem. He attended public schools.
Career edit
Coburn engaged in agricultural pursuits near West Salem. He also engaged in the banking business.
Coburn was an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for election in 1888 to the 51st United States Congress.
Coburn served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 7th congressional district of Wisconsin as a Democrat in the 52nd United States Congress. His time in office began on March 4, 1891, and concluded on March 3, 1893.
Coburn was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1892 to the 53rd United States Congress. He was defeated by his successor, Republican George B. Shaw, by a margin of 2,270 votes, or 7.2%.[3]
Following his tenure in Congress, Coburn resumed banking interests and agricultural pursuits near West Salem. He served as a member of the county board of supervisors from 1894 to 1903, serving as chairman in 1902 and 1903. Coburn also served as jury commissioner from 1897 to 1932, trustee of the county asylum from 1907 to 1932, and a member of the board of review of income taxes for the county from 1912 to 1926.
Death edit
Coburn died at the age of 73 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on November 2, 1932. He was interred in Hamilton Cemetery, located in West Salem, Wisconsin.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "COBURN, Frank Potter". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved July 9, 2007.
- ^ "Rep. Frank Coburn". GovTrack. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. SAGE Publications. p. 1,143. ISBN 9781483380353.
- ^ "Cobb-hunter to Cochlin". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
External links edit
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- Frank Potter Coburn at The Political Graveyard
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
