Robert M. McCracken

Robert McDowell McCracken (March 15, 1874 – May 16, 1934) was a United States Representative from Idaho. McCracken served one term as a Republican in the House, from 1915 to 1917.

Robert M. McCracken
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's at-large district
In office March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917 Serving with Addison T. Smith
Preceded by	Burton L. French
Succeeded by	Burton L. French
Personal details
Born	Robert McDowell McCracken (1874-03-15)March 15, 1874 Vincennes, Indiana, U.S.
Died	May 16, 1934(1934-05-16) (aged 60) Emmett, Idaho, U.S.
Resting place	Blackfoot Cemetery, Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Profession	Politician

Born in Vincennes, Indiana, McCracken was elected in 1914 as one of two at-large members from Idaho, representing the entire state alongside Addison T. Smith. In 1916 he was defeated for reelection in the Republican primary by former congressman Burton L. French.

While campaigning for a return to Congress in 1934, McCracken died in an automobile accident near Emmett. His vehicle went through a guard rail and tumbled down Freezeout Hill.^[1]

McCracken, age 60, was buried at Blackfoot Cemetery in Blackfoot.