Frederick Augustus Conkling (August 22, 1816 – September 18, 1891) was a United States representative from New York during the American Civil War.

[1] He engaged in mercantile pursuits in New York City and became a member of the dry goods house of Conkling & Churchill.

[1] In June 1861 upon the outbreak of the U.S. Civil War, Conkling organized the 84th Regiment of New York Volunteers, becoming its Colonel, and went to the front at the first call for 100-day men.

[1] Following this loss, he changed parties, becoming first a Liberal Republican and then a Democrat, speaking highly of Horace Greeley and Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock.

[10] Frederick and Eleanora were the parents of three children:[7] Conkling died at his residence in New York City, 27 East 10th Street, on September 18, 1891, after a protracted illness extending over two years.