Freeman Hankins facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Freeman Hankins
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 7th district
In office January 2, 1967 – December 31, 1988
Preceded by	Charles R. Weiner
Succeeded by	Chaka Fattah
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Philadelphia County district
In office January 1, 1961 – November 30, 1968
Personal details
Born	September 30, 1917 Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
Died	December 31, 1988(1988-12-31) (aged 71) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	Dolan's College of Embalming
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army

Freeman Hankins was an important American politician and funeral director. He lived from September 30, 1917, to December 31, 1988. He served in the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 7th district from 1969 to 1988. Before that, he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Philadelphia county from 1961 to 1968. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Early Life and Education

Freeman Hankins was born in Brunswick, Georgia. His parents were Oliver and Anna Pyles Hankins. He was an African-American man.

He went to school at Friendship School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also studied at the Selden Institute and Temple University. In 1945, he graduated from Dolan's College of Embalming.

Public Service and Career

Freeman Hankins served in the Medical Corps from 1944 to 1947. After his military service, he started a career as a funeral director.

He was also very active in politics. He served on the Democratic Committee for Philadelphia's 6th ward. Later, he became the vice-chairman of Philadelphia's Democratic Committee.

Beyond politics, he helped lead important organizations. He was a trustee for Lincoln University. He also served as a trustee for the Stephen Smith Geriatric Center, which helps older people.

Freeman Hankins passed away in 1988 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. He was buried at Fernwood Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania.