Background

Buchanan, Frank was born on June 14, 1862 in Jefferson Company, Indiana, United States. Son of Joseph and Emeline (Connor) Buchanan.

Education

Educational public schools.

Career

By trade a bridge builder and structural iron worker President Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Local Union Northern 1, Chicago, 1898-1901. President International Union, 1901-1905.

Candidate for Congress, 1906, 08.

Member 62d, 63d and 64th Congresses (1911-1917), 7th Illinois District Indicted, December, 1915, by Federal Grand Jury of New York City for alleged conspiracy to violate the Sherman Anti-Trust Acting, by restraining shipment of munitions of war to foreign nations.

Achievements

• Frank Buchanan has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member 62d, 63d and 64th Congresses (1911-1917), 7th Illinois District Indicted, December, 1915, by Federal Grand Jury of New York City for alleged conspiracy to violate the Sherman Anti-Trust Acting, by restraining shipment of munitions of war to foreign nations.

Connections

Married Minnie Murphy, March 17, 1898.

Father:

Joseph Buchanan

Mother:

Emeline (Connor) Buchanan

Spouse:

Minnie Murphy