Representative from Cherokee county, was born in Sandy Creek, N. Y., September 30, 1882. In 1884 he moved with his parents to a farm near Washta, Cherokee county, Iowa, which farm he now owns and operates. He received his early education in a rural school, graduated from the Washta high school in 1903, taught school and farmed. Graduated from Iowa State college in the department of animal husbandry in 1909; worked for the agricultural extension department from September 1909 until September 1910, also during the winter months of 1910-11 and 1911-12. Has been continuously a member of his local school board or secretary since 1912. Helped organize the Cherokee county farm bureau and was vice-president of that organization for several years. Member of the Unitarian church and Masonic and Eastern Star orders. Married Jessie B. Fogleman of Washta, March 20, 1912. Has two sons: Kenneth L. and Ronald M. Was elected representative in 1926 and in 1928 on the democratic ticket.

Representative from Cherokee county, was born in Sandy Creek, N.Y., September 30, 1882. In 1884 he moved with his parents to a farm near Washta, Cherokee county, Iowa, which farm he now owns and operates. He received his early education in a rural school, graduated from the Washta high school in 1903, taught school and farmed. Graduated from Iowa State college in the department of animal husbandry in 1909; worked for the agricultural extension department from September 1909 until September 1910, also during the winter months of 1910-11 and 1911-12. Has been continuously a member of his local school board or secretary since 1912. Helped organize the Cherokee county farm bureau and was vice president of that organization for several years. Member of the Unitarian church and Masonic and Eastern Star orders. Married Jessie B. Fogleman of Washta, March 20, 1912. Has two sons; Kenneth L. and Donald M. Was elected representative in 1926 on the democratic ticket.