John Walker Rankin
John Walker Rankin was an American politician and judge.
Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Rankin graduated from Washington & Jefferson College. He then taught school and studied law. Rankin was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar. In 1848, Rankin moved to Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa and continued to practice law. During the American Civil War, Rankin served in the 6th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. In 1857, Rankin was appointed Iowa District Court judge for Lee County. From 1858 to 1862, Rankin served in the Iowa State Senate and was a Republican. Rankin died at his home in Keokuk, Iowa.
