James Harold Nesmith

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State Senator
Republican
Manufacturer's Representative
Jasper
55
01/12/1953 - 01/09/1955
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Kellogg Republican 29th Senatorial District Jasper County Born March 20, 1903, a resident of Jasper County for the past 46 years. Received his education in the public schools and became associated in business with his father for a few years. Later he became a manufacturer's representative and except for 38 months spent in the Naval services during World War II has remained in this work for the past 23 years. Married in 1924 and has two daughters. Served four terms as a member of the city council; one term as a member of Independent school board; vice chairman of Christian Church board; Masonic lodge; Izaak Walton; V.F.W.; American Legion.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Republican
Manufacturer's Representative
Jasper
54
01/08/1951 - 01/11/1953
29

Kellogg Republican 20th Senatorial District Jasper County. Born March 20, 1903, a resident of Jasper County for the past 46 years. Received his education in the public schools and became associated in business with his father for a few years. Later he became a manufacturer's representative and except for 38 months spent in the Naval services during World War II has remained in this work for the past 23 years. Married in 1924 and has two daughters. Served 4 terms as a member of the city council; one term as a member of Independent school board; vice chairman of Christian church board; Masonic lodge; Izaak Walton; V.F.W.; American Legion.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources