Representative from Jackson county, was born in Miles, Jackson county, Iowa, September 13, 1869, of Scotch descent. Was educated in the graded schools of Miles, and at Grinnell College. Was married to Alice Lehman of Lyons, Iowa, in 1902. Is engaged in farming and stock raising, and served four terms as mayor of Miles. Is a member of the Masonic, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. Elected representative in 1916, and re-elected in 1918. A republican in politics.

Representative from Jackson county, was born in Miles, Jackson county, Iowa, September 13, 1869, of Scotch descent. Was educated in the graded schools of Miles, and at Grinnell College. Was married to Alice Lehman of Lyons, Iowa, in 1902. Is engaged in farming and stock raising and served four terms as mayor of Miles. Is a member of the Masonic orders, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. Elected representative in 1916. A republican in politics.