J. Franklin Barnes
New York politician
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| Intro | New York politician | |
| A.K.A. | J. Franklin Barnes John F. Barnes | |
| A.K.A. | J. Franklin Barnes John F. Barnes | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 2 June 1852 | |
| Star sign | Gemini |
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Biography
John Franklin Barnes (born June 2, 1852) was an American physician and politician from New York.
Life
He was born on June 2, 1852. He studied medicine at Bellevue Hospital from 1872 to 1875. Afterwards he practiced medicine in Watkins, Schuyler County, New York.
Barnes was Supervisor of the Town of Dix in 1883; and a member of the New York State Assembly (Schuyler Co.) in 1884.
In 1894, he was appointed as Secretary to the State Board of Health.
In November 1895, he ran in the 40th District for the New York State Senate, but was defeated by Republican Edwin C. Stewart. In November 1898, he ran again for the State Senate, but was defeated by Republican Charles T. Willis.
Barnes was again a member of the State Assembly in 1900; and was Minority Leader.