Joseph E. Doze

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State Senator
Democrat
Auto Dealer
Wayne
46
01/14/1935 - 01/10/1937
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Senator from the fourth district composed of Wayne and Lucas counties, was born on a farm in Decatur county, Iowa, November 18, 1854. His father, Francis K. Doze, was born in France; his mother, Cena Doze, in Indiana. Attended the common schools of the state, taught school several years in the schools of Page and Ringgold counties, and was once nominated for superintendent of schools of Ringgold county. Served two terms as county auditor in Ringgold county. Moved to Humeston, Wayne county, Iowa, in 1890, where he still resides. Has been a member of the town council and mayor of Humeston several terms. Is married and has one son and one daughter. Elected representative in 1912. Re-elected in 1914. Elected state senator in 1933, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. J. H. Judd. A democrat.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Auto Dealer
Wayne
45
02/07/1933 - 01/13/1935
4

Senator from the fourth district composed of Wayne and Lucas counties, was born on a farm in Decatur county, Iowa, November 18, 1854. His father, Francis K. Doze, was born in France; his mother, Cena Doze, in Indiana. Attended the common schools of the state, taught school several years in the schools of Page and Ringgold counties, and was once nominated for superintendent of schools of Ringgold county. Served two terms as county auditor in Ringgold county. Moved to Humeston, Wayne county, Iowa, in 1890, where he still resides. Has been a member of the town council and mayor of Humeston several terms. Is married and has one son and one daughter. Elected representative in 1912. Re-elected in 1914. Elected state senator in 1933, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. J. H. Judd. A democrat.

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State Representative
Democrat
Insurance, Auto Dealer
Wayne
36
01/11/1915 - 01/07/1917
5

Representative from Wayne county, was born on a farm in Decatur county, Iowa, November 18, 1854. His father, Francis K. Doze, was born in France. His mother, Cena Doze, in Indiana. Attended the common schools of the state. Taught school several years in the schools of Page and Ringgold counties. Was once nominated for superintendent of schools of Ringgold county. Served two terms as county auditor in Ringgold county. Moved to Humeston, Wayne county, Iowa, in 1890, where he still resides. Has been a member of the town council and mayor of Humeston several terms. Is married and has one son and one daughter. Elected representative in 1912. Re-elected in 1914. A democrat in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Democrat
Insurance, Auto Dealer
Wayne
35
01/13/1913 - 01/10/1915
5

Representative from Wayne county, was born on a farm in Decatur county, Iowa, November 18, 1854. His father, Francis K. Doze, was born in France. His mother, Cena Doze, in Indiana. Attended the common schools of the state. Taught school several years in the schools of Page and Ringgold counties. Was once nominated for superintendent of schools of Ringgold county. Served two terms as county auditor in Ringgold county. Moved to Humeston, Wayne county, Iowa, in 1890, where he still resides. Has been a member of the town council and mayor of Humeston several terms. Is married and has one son and one daughter. Elected representative in 1912. A democrat in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources