John P. Elkin
John P. Elkin | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 2, 1905 – October 3, 1915 | |
| Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 18, 1899 – January 21, 1903 | |
| Governor | William A. Stone |
| Preceded by | Henry Clay McCormick |
| Succeeded by | Hampton L. Carson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1860 West Mahoning Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 3, 1915 (aged 55) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Adda Prothero |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Judge, lawyer |
John Pratt Elkin (January 11, 1860 – October 3, 1915) was an American lawyer and judge. He served a term as the state's Attorney General, and was an associate justice of the state's Supreme Court. He was a central figure in a scandal concerning influence buying on the Supreme Court.