William P. Knowlton

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State Representative
Republican
Real Estate
Winneshiek
50
01/11/1943 - 01/07/1945
91

Decorah Winneshiek County Republican. Born October 17, 1885, in Bluffton, Iowa, son of William and Albertina Knowlton. Was graduated from Decorah high school in 1905, and the University of Iowa in 1911. In school work in Iowa for five years, at present in retail and real estate business in Decorah, Iowa. Married Violet I. Palmer of Wellman, Washington county, June 12, 1912. They have four children: Marjorie Irene, Will P., Jr., Robert E. and Thomas E. Member B.P.O.E., Methodist church, board of education, Decorah (five terms). Serving third term.

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State Representative
Republican
Businessman
Winneshiek
49
01/13/1941 - 01/10/1943
91

Decorah Winneshiek County Republican Born October 17, 1885, in Bluffton, Iowa. Was graduated from Decorah high school in 1905, and the University of Iowa in 1911. In school work in Iowa for five years, at present in business in Decorah, Iowa. Married Violet I. Palmer of Wellman, Washington county, June 12, 1912. They have four children; Marjorie Irene, Will P. Jr., Robert E. and Thomas E. Member B.P.O.E., Methodist church, board of education, Decorah (four terms). Serving second term in legislature.

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State Representative
Republican
Salesman
Winneshiek
48
01/09/1939 - 01/12/1941
91

Decorah Winneshiek County Republican. Born October 17, 1885. Graduated from the University of Iowa, 1911. Was engaged in school work in Iowa five years. Became a salesman and followed that vocation nearly 25 years. Serving first term in legislature.

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