The Iowa Legislature > Legislators > Legislator > All Years Print Icon Print

Francis E. Tierney

Photograph is provided for official informational purposes only. The image may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from the Iowa General Assembly. Requests for permission to use this image must be submitted to the Chief Clerk of the House for House members or the Secretary of the Senate for Senate members.
Images from 2017 and 2018 are owned by the Associated Press and is made available solely for official informational purposes. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of this image is prohibited. Permission for any other use must be obtained in advance by submitting a written request to the Associated Press.
No Photo
State Representative
Democrat
Lawyer
Webster
54
01/08/1951 - 01/11/1953
62

Ft. Dodge Webster County Democrat Born in Harrison County, August 12, 1916. Son of William H. and Edith Tierney. Educated in the schools of Missouri Valley, Iowa. Graduated from the University of Iowa in 1941 and entered the Army Air Corp. Was a First Lieutenant Navigator with the 8th Air Force in England. Discharged March 19, 1945. Graduated from the University of Iowa Law school, 1947. Began the practice of law at Ft. Dodge in January, 1948. Married Iva Fisher Oct. 12, 1950. Member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the American Veterans of World War II. Serving second term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
No Photo
State Representative
Democrat
Lawyer
Webster
53
01/10/1949 - 01/07/1951
62

Ft. Dodge Webster County Democrat Born in Harrison county, August 12, 1916. Son of William H. and Edith Tierney. Educated in the schools of Missouri Valley, Iowa. Graduated from the University of Iowa in 1941 and entered the Army Air Corp. Was a First Lieutenant Navigator with the 8th Air Force in England. Discharged March 19, 1945. Graduated from the University of Iowa Law school, 1947, Began the practice of law at Ft. Dodge in January, 1948. Member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the American Veterans of World War II. Serving first term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources