Representative from the ninety-sixth district, Emmet county, was born in Antrim county, Ireland, January 10, 1851. In 1856, his parents moved to Ontario, Canada, where he gained his education in the public schools of West Monkton, Canada. In 1864, they moved to Fulton, Illinois. In 1879 he came to Iowa and settled in Grundy Center, engaged in blacksmithing and later took up the sale of agricultural implements. In 1890 he was elected mayor of Grundy Center. He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Dunn, on December 26, 1882, and to this union four daughters were born. In 1892, he moved to Armstrong, Iowa, served three years on the board of supervisors, and two years as president of the school board. He is a member of the M.E. church. Elected representative in 1916. Re-elected in 1918. A republican in politics.

Representative from the ninety-sixth district, Emmet county, was born in Entrim county, Ireland, January 10, 1851. In 1856, his parents moved to Ontario, Canada, where he gained his education in the public schools of West Monkton, Canada. In 1864, they moved to Fulton, Illinois, where he finished his education. In 1879 he came to Iowa and settled in Grundy Center, Grundy county, Iowa, and was engaged in blacksmithing and later took up the sale of agricultural implements. In 1890 he was elected mayor of Grundy Center. He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Dunn, on December 26, 1882, and to this union four daughters were born, all of whom are living. In 1892, he moved to Armstrong, Iowa, and has served three years on the county board of supervisors, and two years as president of the school board of Armstrong. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and at present is connected with several prominent enterprises of Armstrong, Iowa. A republican in politics.