Union County Republican. Born in Henry county, Iowa, September 3, 1867. Educated in public schools and Iowa State Teachers College. Taught as principal of town schools for twelve years. Entered the mercantile business in Kent in 1900, continuing to the present. Married in 1906 to Alta M. Toland. Has one son, Virgil L., of Washington, D.C. Elected representative in 1932, 1934, 1936, and 1938.

Representative from Union county, was born in Henry county, Iowa, September 3, 1867. Educated in public schools and Iowa State Teachers College. Taught as principal of town schools for twelve years. Entered the mercantile business in Kent, Iowa, in 1900, continuing to the present. Married in 1906 to Alta M. Toland and has one son, Virgil L., of Washington, D.C. Elected representative in 1932, 1934 and 1936. A republican.

Representative from Union county, was born in Henry county, Iowa, September 3, 1867. Educated in rural schools, high school and Iowa State Teachers college. Taught as principal of Iowa town schools for twelve years and entered the mercantile business in Kent, Iowa, in 1900, continuing to the present. Married in 1906 to , and has one son, Virgil L. Actively identified in his home community first as school treasurer, then as secretary for twenty-five years. A member of the Union county board of education from the time of the enactment of the law creating that body to the present. Republican precinct committeeman twenty-five years. Member of the I.O.O.F., representing that order in grand lodge six years and serving one year as grand conductor of the order. Elected representative in 1932 and re-elected in 1934. A republican.

Representative from Union county, was born in Henry county, Iowa, September 3, 1867. Educated in rural schools, high school and Iowa State Teachers College. Taught as principal of Iowa town schools for twelve years and entered the mercantile business in Kent, Iowa, in 1900, continuing to the present. Married in 1906 to Alta M. Toland, and has one son, Virgil L. Actively identified in his home community first as school treasurer, then as secretary for twenty-five years. A member of the Union county board of education from the time of the enactment of the law creating that body to the present. Republican precinct committeeman twenty-five years. Member of the I.O.O.F. representing that order in Grand Lodge six years and serving one year as grand conductor of the order. Elected representative in 1932. A republican.