Representative from Buchanan county, was born in Buchanan county, September 16, 1872. Was reared on a farm and attended the public schools in his community. In 1893 he married Emma J. Bantz, and they settled on a farm near Independence, where they still reside. Representative Gissel was converted in 1894 and united with the Methodist church, of which denomination he is still a member. Has family of nine children, four sons and five daughters. All of the daughters have been school teachers. Elected representative in 1930 and re-elected in 1932. A democrat.

Representative from Buchanan county, was born in Buchanan county, September 16, 1872. Was reared on a farm and attended the public schools in his community. In 1893 he married Emma J. Bantz. They settled on a farm near Independence where they still reside. Representative Gissel was converted in 1894 and united with the Methodist church of which denomination he is still a member. Has family of nine children, four sons and five daughters. All of the daughters have been school teachers. Elected representative in 1930. A democrat.