Senator from the Twenty-fifth district, composed of the counties of Johnson and Iowa, has been a life-long resident of Iowa City. His father, LeGrand Byington, was one of the early settlers of the state. He is a graduate of the college of liberal arts and of the college of law of the State University of Iowa. Then served as county superintendent of schools of Johnson county for four years. Was a member of the house in the twenty-sixth general assembly; district judge of the Eighth judicial district 1903-1907. Is president of the Citizens' Savings & Trust Company of Iowa City. Has practiced law at Iowa City since 1890, except while serving on the bench. Elected senator in 1916. Is a democrat in politics.

Senator from the twenty-fifth district, composed of the counties of Johnson and Iowa, has been a lifelong resident of Iowa City. His father, LeGrand Byington, was prominent among the early settlers of the state. He is a graduate of the college of liberal arts and of the college of law of the State University of Iowa. Served as county superintendent of schools of Johnson county. Was a member of the house in the twenty-sixth general assembly; district judge of the eighth judicial district 1903-1907. Is president of the Citizens Savings & Trust Company of Iowa City. Has practiced law continuously at Iowa City since 1890, except while serving on the bench. Elected senator in 1916.

Johnson County's member of the House this time is a native of the county. O. A. Byington was born at Iowa City December 1, 1859, and has lived there ever since. He went through the common schools of the city, then attended the State University, graduating from both the collegiate and law departments. With the exception of four years spent as superintendent of schools of Johnson county he has practiced the profession of law continuously since leaving the university. Mr. Byington was married a few years ago to Miss Fannie Bremner. They have one child, LeGrand Byington, a little less than 2 years of age. Mr. Byington belongs to the Masons, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. He attends the Presbyterian church, although not a member. In politics he is a strong Democrat. He would like to see a license law enacted, and will vote to repeal the mulct law and against making a prohibition amendment to the constitution. This winter he will have to look after the interests of the State University in the House. As he is not only a graduate of that institution, but a resident of the town in which it is situated as well, he is eminently qualified for that duty. He has been secretary of the Alumni Association of the State University for several years and is widely acquainted with graduates in the state.