William Nelson Judd

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State Representative
Republican
Retired
Clinton
56
01/10/1955 - 01/13/1955
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Clinton County Republican William Nelson Judd, born in Schuyler, Nebraska, May 4, 1887. Moved to Clinton, Iowa, when two years of age. He was elected to the House for his seventh term, in November 1954. A few days after being sworn in as a member of the 56th General Assembly, he was stricken and died at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines, on January 13, 1955. Burial at his home in Clinton. John W. Carlsen of Clinton was named at a special election called to fill the vacancy.

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State Representative
Republican
Retired
Clinton
55
01/12/1953 - 01/09/1955
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Clinton County Republican William Nelson Judd, born in Schuyler, Nebraska, May 4, 1887. Moved to Clinton, Iowa when two years old. Received education in Clinton schools. Was a barber when fifteen years of age. Married Katherine Paulson in 1906, who passed away May 10, 1951. Married Olga Willke Herrick December 9, 1952. Has one son Orrie Judd of Clinton. Entered service of Chicago-Northwestern Railway as a freight brakeman December 17, 1906. Promoted to conductor in 1913. Promoted to terminal yardmaster at Belle Plaine, Iowa in 1919. Promoted terminal yard master in Clinton, Iowa 1923. Member of the Clinton city council 1926-1934, then served as mayor of the city of Clinton two years, 1943-1944. Member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, American Railway Supervisors Association, Masonic fraternities, Shrine, Moose, Eagles, Elks and Lions club. Member of the Methodist church. Is now serving sixth term as a member of the House of Representatives.

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State Representative
Republican
Yardmaster
Clinton
54
01/08/1951 - 01/11/1953
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Clinton County Republican born in Schuyler, Nebraska, May 4, 1887. Moved to Clinton, Iowa, when two years old. Received education in Clinton schools. Was a barber when fifteen years of age. Married Katherine Paulson in 1906. One son Orrie W. Judd. Entered service of Chicago-Northwestern Railway as a freight brakeman December 17, 1906. Promoted to conductor in 1913. Promoted to terminal yard-master at Bell Plaine, Iowa in 1919. Promoted to terminal yard-master in Clinton, Iowa, 1923. Member of the Clinton city council 1926-1934, then served as Mayor of the city of Clinton two years, 1943-1944. Member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, American Railway Supervisors Association, Masonic fraternities, Shrine, Moose and Eagles, and the Methodist church. Is now serving fifth term as a member of the House of Representatives.

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State Representative
Republican
Yardmaster
Clinton
50
01/11/1943 - 01/07/1945
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Clinton County Republican. Born at Schuyler, Nebraska, May 4, 1887. Moved to Clinton, Iowa, when two years old. Received limited education in Clinton public schools. Was a barber when is 15 years old. Married to Katherine Paulsen in 1906; has one son, Orrie W., of Clinton. Entered service of Chicago & Northwestern Railway as freight brakeman December 17, 1906; promoted to conductor in 1913; promoted to terminal yardmaster in 1919 at Belle Plaine; promoted to terminal yardmaster, Clinton, in 1923. Member of Clinton city council 1926 to 1934. Member, Order Railway Conductors; Brotherhood of R. R. Trainmen. Also member of Masonic lodge, Elks club, the Shrine and Methodist church. Serving fourth term.

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State Representative
Republican
Yardmaster
Clinton
49
01/13/1941 - 01/10/1943
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Clinton County Republican Born at Schuyler, Nebraska, May 4, 1887. Moved to Clinton, Iowa, when two years old. Received limited education in Clinton public schools. Was a barber when 15 years old. Married to Katherine Paulsen in 1906; has one son, Orrie W., of Clinton. Entered service of Chicago & Northwestern Railway as freight brakeman December 17, 1906; promoted to conductor in 1913; promoted to terminal yardmaster in 1919 at Belle Plaine; promoted to terminal yardmaster, Clinton, in 1923. Member of Clinton city council 1926 to 1934. Member, Order Railway Conductors; Brotherhood of R.R. Trainmen. Also member of Masonic lodge, Elks club, the Shrine and Methodist church. Serving third term as representative.

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State Representative
Republican
Yardmaster
Clinton
48
01/09/1939 - 01/12/1941
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Clinton County Republican. Born at Schuyler, Nebraska, May 4, 1887. Moved to Clinton, Iowa, when two years old. Received limited education in Clinton public schools. Was a barber when 15 years old. Married to Katherine Paulsen in 1906; has one son, Orrie W., of Clinton. Entered service of Chicago & Northwestern Railway as freight brakeman December 17, 1906; promoted to conductor in 1913; promoted to terminal yardmaster in 1919 at Belle Plaine; promoted to terminal yardmaster, Clinton, in 1923. Member of Clinton city council 1926 to 1934. Member, Order Railway Conductors; Brotherhood of R.R. Trainmen. Also member of Masonic lodge, Elks club and Methodist church. Serving second term as representative.

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State Representative
Republican
Yardmaster
Clinton
47
01/11/1937 - 01/08/1939
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Representative from Clinton county, was born at Schuyler, Nebraska, May 4, 1887. Moved to Clinton, Iowa, when two years old. Received limited education in Clinton public schools. Was a barber when 15 years old. Married Katherine Paulsen in 1906 and has one son, Orrie W. of Clinton, Iowa. Entered service of Chicago & Northwestern Railway as freight brakeman December 17, 1906; promoted to conductor in 1913; promoted to terminal yardmaster in 1919 at Belle Plaine, Iowa; promoted to terminal yardmaster Clinton, Iowa, in 1923. Member of Clinton city council 1926 to 1934. Member, Order Railway Conductors; Brotherhood of R. R. Trainmen. Also member of Masonic lodge, Elks club and Methodist church. Elected representative in 1936. A republican.

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