Representative from Marshall county, born in De Kalb county, Illinois. Early education in Sycamore, Illinois, public schools; later education received at Leander Clark college and Northwestern university. Came to Marshall county in 1899. Married Grace Elliott of Marshalltown in 1905. Elected to the legislature in 1924 on the republican ticket and "pay as you go" platform. Reelected in 1926. Been active in farm bureau work. Breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle. Of Scotch lineage and a Methodist.

Representative from Marshall county, born in De Kalb county, Illinois. Early education in Sycamore, Illinois, public schools; later education received at Leander Clark College and Northwestern University. Came to Marshall county in 1899. Married Grace Elliott of Marshalltown in 1905. Elected to the legislature in 1924 on the republican ticket and "pay as you go" platform. Been active in farm bureau work. Breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle. Of Scotch lineage and a Methodist.