Onawa Monona County Democrat Born April 8, 1886, the eighth son of a family of nine boys and one girl. Son of pioneer Edwin Ruthven and Louisa I. Younkin McNeill, who immigrated from Somerset County, Pennsylvania, to Onawa, Monona County, in 1868. Attended rural school and graduated from public schools of Whiting. Engaged in extensive farming and stock raising, having devoted much time to the breeding and building a herd of Shorthorn cattle. Married Amelia A. Hubbard in 1911. Two children, Park Hubbard, who is engaged in farming and stock raising, and Margaret Jane, who is a field representative of American Red Cross. Has been active in Farm Bureau, A.A.A. and helped organize Monona County R.E.A., having acted as its secretary-treasurer since its organization. Served as Ashton township clerk for 15 years and Treasurer of Ashton township Independent School District for 27 years. Has served as Director and President of Onawa Farmers' Co-operative Grain Elevator for a number of years. Given recognition in "Who's Who in Iowa." Attends Methodist church and is a member of Masonic and Eastern Star Lodges. Serving first term.