Representative from Humboldt county, was born in Grundy county, Iowa, in 1874. His parents were A. W. and Amanda Strachan, who moved to Humboldt county in the year 1884 with their family. Mr. Strachan received his education in the rural schools of Corinth township, the Humboldt high school and Ellsworth College. Taught school for several years and has followed the vocation of farming since 1900. Married to Marge A. Morse of Humboldt county in 1905 and they have three children, Lawrence 23, Mabel 20, and Margaret 16. He has been secretary of the local school board since 1916 and was a member of the county board of supervisors from 1921 to 1930. Served as president of the county farm bureau during 1930, 1931. He is a Methodist by church affiliation, a Mason, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a Rotarian. Elected representative in 1930 and re-elected in 1932. A republican.

Representative from Humboldt county, was born in Grundy county, Iowa, December 7, 1874. He moved with his parents to Humboldt county in February, 1884. Attended the rural schools, the Humboldt high school and a short time at Ellsworth College, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Taught several terms in the rural schools before entering upon his life work of farming. Was married to Mary A. Morse, in June, 1905. They have three children: Lawrence, Mabel, and Margaret. Has served sixteen years as secretary of the school board and nine years as a member of the board of supervisors, and is serving his second year as president of the county farm bureau. Belongs to the Methodist church, several Masonic bodies, including the Shrine and the Order of the Eastern Star. Is a republican in politics and a member of the Rotary club. Elected representative in 1930.