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John Orr

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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Keokuk
41
01/12/1925 - 01/09/1927
24

Representative from Keokuk county, was born in County Down, Ireland, February 18, 1850. He came to the United States in 1870 and settled in Rock Island county, Illinois. He moved to Iowa in 1876 and has lived on the farm where he now resides since 1879. He was married in 1898 to Anna L. Johnston. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and a Shriner; also a member of the Eastern Star. Elected representative in 1920 and re-elected in 1922 and 1924. Member of the Presbyterian church. A republican in politics.

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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Keokuk
40
01/08/1923 - 01/11/1925
24

Representative from Keokuk county, was born in County Down, February 18, 1850. Came to the United States in 1870; settled in Rock Island county, Ill. Moved to Iowa in 1876. Has lived on the farm where he now resides since 1879. Was married in 1898 to Anna G. Johnston. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and a Shriner; also a member of the Eastern Star. Elected representative in 1920 and re-elected in 1922. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Keokuk
39
01/10/1921 - 01/07/1923
24

Representative from Keokuk county, was born in County Down, February 18, 1850. Came to the United States in 1870; settled in Rock Island county, Ill. Moved to Iowa in 1876. Has lived on the farm where he now resides since 1879. Was married in 1898 to Anna G. Johnston. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and a Shriner; also a member of the Eastern Star. Elected representative in 1920. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources