Representative from Franklin county, was born on a farm near Hampton, Franklin county, Iowa, on October 9, 1875. As a boy he attended the rural school and later attended the Hampton high school and one year in business college. On February 28, 1906, he married Allie Z. Cummings of Hampton, Iowa, and to this union two sons were born: J. C. who died in infancy, and Arthur W., Jr., who resides near Hampton. By occupation he was a farmer and stockman. In 1915 he retired from the farm and moved to Hampton, where he has since made his home. In 1919 and 1920 he served as acting postmaster under the Woodrow Wilson administration. He was elected on the city council in 1923 and served two terms and in 1927 was elected mayor of Hampton and served two terms. In 1923, he became connected with the Sheffield Brick and Tile Company at Sheffield and is now president of the company. Member of the Masonic lodge. Serving first term in legislature. A democrat.