Scribner, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1825-1900

Benjamin Franklin Scribner was born in New Albany, Indiana. Scribner alternated between careers as a military man and a druggist. He served with the 2nd Indiana Volunteers during the Mexican War, and with the 38th Indiana Volunteers during the Civil War. He also was a chemist and druggist in New Albany, Ind., in the firm of Scribner and Maginness, and later opened a branch in New York City. In 1865 he obtained an appointment as collector of internal revenue, and in 1878 was appointed treasury agent in Alaska.

From the description of Papers, 1846-1900. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 21667759

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