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William J. Beeler

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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Madison
49
01/13/1941 - 01/10/1943
28

Winterset Madison County Republican Son of Frederick and Nancy Beeler. Born April 29, 1875, in Madison county. Educated in the public schools. Married to Hallie Deardorff, June 12, 1901. Has one son, Donald, a graduate of Ames College, who is married and now operates the farm. Has resided in Winterset since 1920. A member of Methodist church. Past Master of the Masonic Lodge, Past Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, past chancellor commander of Knights of Pythias. Actively interested in community welfare. Serving second term as representative.

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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Madison
48
01/09/1939 - 01/12/1941
28

Winterset Madison County Republican. Born April 29, 1875, on a farm in Walnut township, Madison county, which his parents homesteaded in 1854. The operation of the home farm was inherited by Will J. Beeler, and he has remained a lifetime farmer and livestock raiser. The home farm remained in the family possession, and is now operated by A. D. Beeler, a son of Will J. Beeler. A member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Masonic and Knights of Pythias Lodges.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources