Stephen B. Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins | |
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Elkins, 1905–1911 | |
| United States Senator from West Virginia | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – January 4, 1911 | |
| Preceded by | Johnson N. Camden |
| Succeeded by | Davis Elkins |
| 38th United States Secretary of War | |
| In office December 17, 1891 – March 5, 1893 | |
| President | Benjamin Harrison |
| Preceded by | Redfield Proctor |
| Succeeded by | Daniel S. Lamont |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1877 Delegate | |
| Preceded by | José Manuel Gallegos |
| Succeeded by | Trinidad Romero |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Benton Elkins September 26, 1841 |
| Died | January 4, 1911 (aged 69) Washington, D.C., US |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Jacobs Hallie Davis |
| Education | Masonic College University of Missouri, Columbia (BA) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States • Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army • Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Stephen Benton Elkins (September 26, 1841 – January 4, 1911) was an American industrialist and politician. He served as the secretary of war between 1891 and 1893. He served in the United States Congress as a delegate from the Territory of New Mexico and a senator from West Virginia.