George Junkin
1790–1868 (age 78)
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Biography
George Junkin was a man of considerable longevity whose life spanned nearly eight decades of the nineteenth century. His long life allowed him to witness and experience the profound transformations that occurred in American society during this pivotal era.
Junkin's memory endures as a connection to the early nineteenth century and the generations that established the foundations of American communities and institutions that continue to influence society today.