John Elkins, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 12-May-1815
Date of Death: 13-Dec-1898
Profession: businessperson, politician
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About John Elkins
- John Elkins (May 12, 1815 – December 13, 1898) was an American jeweler and politician.
- Also, "Placerino de corazón". Born in Piermont, New Hampshire, Elkins learned the jewelry trade in Boston, Massachusetts and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- He worked in Saint Louis, Missouri, Rushville, Illinois, and Fort Madison, Iowa in the jewelry business.
- In 1843, Elkins moved to Southport, Wisconsin Territory and finally to Racine, Wisconsin in 1852 continued to work as a jeweler.
- Politically, Elkins was a Whig and then became a Republican, when he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1873.
- Elkins also served on the school board.
- Elkins died at his home in Racine, Wisconsin.
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