Senator from the sixth district, composed of Adams and Taylor counties, was born on a farm near Milo, Iowa, sixty-two years ago. He received his early education in a country school and graduated from Corning academy at Corning, Iowa, in 1892. Taught school 1892-1898 and was principal of school at Carlisle, Iowa, 1896-1897. During time he taught school he studied law, attending Drake university during the summer terms and graduated from that school in 1900 with degree of LL. B., and since that time he has practiced his profession at Corning as a member of the law firm of Stanley & Stanley. Served as city attorney from 1902-1904, county attorney from 1904-1908, and as member of school board, of which he was president from 1927-1932. He has been active in military affairs, serving in war with Spain in 51st Iowa infantry, in the national guard of Iowa from 1900 to 1917, and in the 168th infantry in Rainbow division as major and lieutenant colonel during World war. Now holds rank of colonel in reserve and commands 350th infantry. He was married in 1902 to Laura E. Stephenson of Corning, Iowa, and they have two sons, C. M. and A. E. He is a member of the Methodist church, Masonic lodge and American Legion. Elected to the senate in 1932. A republican.

Senator from the sixth district, composed of Adams and Taylor counties, was born on a farm near Milo, Iowa, sixty years ago. He received his early education in a country school and graduated from Corning Academy at Corning, Iowa, in 1892. Taught school 1892-1898 and was principal of school at Carlisle, Iowa, 1896-1897. During that time he taught school he studied law, attending Drake University during summer terms and graduated from that school in 1900 with degree of LL.B., and since that time he has practiced his profession at Corning as a member of the law firm of Stanley & Stanley. Served as city attorney from 1902-1904, county attorney from 1904-1908, and as member of school board, of which he was president from 1927-1932. He has been active in military affairs, serving in war with Spain in 51st Iowa infantry, in the national guard of Iowa from 1900 to 1917, and in the 168th infantry in Rainbow Division as major and lieutenant colonel during World War. Now holds rank of colonel in reserve and commands 350th infantry. He was married in 1902 to Laura E. Stephenson of Corning, Iowa. They have two sons, C. M. and A. E. He is a member of the Methodist church, Masonic lodge and American Legion. Serving his first term in the legislature. A republican.