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William J. Colbert

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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Union
40
01/08/1923 - 01/11/1925
14

Representative from Union county. Born on a farm in Poweshiek county, Iowa, October 16, 1869. Moved with his parents to Union county in 1870, where he grew to manhood on his father's farm. Received his education in the rural and graded schools of the county. Married in 1898 to Phoebe C. Rogers of Dixon, Ill. Has three children, Robert A., Helen J. and Harold R. Has been engaged in farming all his life. Has been a member of the various farm organizations of the county. Member of school board. Member of the Congregational church. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Union
39
01/10/1921 - 01/07/1923
14

Representative from Union county. Born on a farm in Poweshiek county, Iowa, October 16, 1869. Moved with his parents to Union county in 1870, where he grew to manhood on his father's farm. Received his education in the rural and graded schools of the county. Married in 1898 to Phoebe C. Rogers of Dixon, Ill. Has three children, Robert A., Helen J. and Harold R. Has been engaged in farming all his life. Has been a member of the various farm organizations of the county. Member of school board. Member of the Congregational church. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources