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Luther Franklin McKinney
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| United States Ambassador to Colombia | |
| In office July 17, 1893 – December 6, 1896 |
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| Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | John T. Abbott |
| Succeeded by | Charles Burdett Hart |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | Alonzo Nute |
| Succeeded by | Henry William Blair |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889 |
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| Preceded by | Martin Alonzo Haynes |
| Succeeded by | Alonzo Nute |
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| Born | April 25, 1841 Newark, Ohio |
| Died | July 30, 1922 (aged 81) Bridgton, Maine |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | August 5, 1861, - February 1863 |
| Commands | Company D, First Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Civil War |
Luther Franklin McKinney (born April 25, 1841 – died July 30, 1922) was an important person from New Hampshire. He served his country in many ways. He was a soldier, a pastor, and a politician. He even represented the United States in another country.
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Who Was Luther Franklin McKinney?
Luther Franklin McKinney was a U.S. Representative for New Hampshire. This means he was elected to speak for his state in the United States government.
Early Life and War Service
McKinney was born in Newark, Ohio, on April 25, 1841. He went to regular schools and also private ones. For a while, he worked as a teacher.
When the Civil War began, he joined the army. He was part of Company D, First Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He served from August 1861 until February 1863.
After the war, in 1865, he moved to Iowa. There, he worked on farms and continued teaching until 1867.
Education and Ministry
In 1870, Luther McKinney graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. The next year, in 1871, he moved to Bridgton, Maine. There, he became a pastor for the Universalist Church.
He later moved to Newfields, New Hampshire, in 1873. Then, in 1875, he moved to Manchester. He continued his work as a minister in both these places.
Political Career
McKinney became interested in politics. He ran for Congress in 1884 but did not win that time.
However, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fiftieth Congress. He served from March 4, 1887, to March 3, 1889. He tried to be re-elected in 1888 but was not successful.
He was elected again to the Fifty-second Congress. He served from March 4, 1891, to March 3, 1893. Instead of running for Congress again in 1892, he ran for Governor of New Hampshire. He did not win the governor's race.
Diplomatic Role and Later Life
From 1893 to 1897, Luther McKinney served as the United States Minister to Colombia. This meant he was the official representative of the U.S. government in Colombia.
After his time as Minister, he returned to Bridgton, Maine. There, he started a furniture business. He also served in the Maine state government. He was a member of the State house of representatives in 1907 and 1908.
He became a pastor at the Universalist Church in Bridgton again. He continued his ministry there until he passed away on July 30, 1922. He was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery.
