Senator from the Fourteenth district, composed of Mahaska county, was born near New Castle, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1854. His father and mother were both born in Pennsylvania, his father being of German and his mother of English descent. His parents moved to Mahaska county in May, 1855, where he has always made his home. Entered the mines at Beacon when he was sixteen years of age, and has spent most of his time since then in mining coal. Served one term as mayor of the town of Beacon, nine years as a member of the school board, and a number of terms as justice of the peace. Was president of the Iowa District of United Mine Workers of America for two years, ending his service in that position in March, 1900. Was chosen as Iowa's representative on the National Executive Board of United Mine Workers, and held the office for three years. Has common school education. Married March 7, 1875, Mary A. Toy. Elected senator in 1908. His election was contested by Hon. F. N. Hambleton, but contest committee and the senate of the thirty-third general assembly decided that Mr. Ream was entitled to the seat. Re-elected 1912. He is the first democrat to be elected to the state senate from Mahaska county since the civil war.

Senator from the Fourteenth district, composed of Mahaska county, was born near New Castle, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1854. His father and mother were both born in Pennsylvania, his father being of German and his mother, of English descent. His parents moved to Mahaska county in May, 1855, where he has always made his home. Entered the mines at Beacon when he was sixteen years of age, and has spent most of his time since then in mining coal. Served one term as mayor of the town of Beacon, nine years as a member of the school board, and a number of terms as justice of the peace. Was president of the Iowa District of United Mine Workers of America for two years, ending his service in that position in March, 1900. Was chosen as Iowa's representative on the National Executive Board of United Mine Workers, and held that office for three years. Has common school education. Married March 7, 1875, to Mary A. Toy. Elected senator in 1908. His election was contested by Hon. A F.N. Hambleton, but contest committee and the senate of the thirty-third general assembly decided that Mr. Ream was entitled to the seat. Re-elected in 1912. He is the first democrat to be elected to the state senate from Mahaska county since the civil war.

Senator from the Fourteenth District, composed of Mahaska county, was born near New Castle, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1854. His father and mother were both born in Pennsylvania, his father being of German and his mother of English descent. His parents moved to Mahaska county in May, 1855, where he has always made his home. Entered the mines at Beacon when he was sixteen years of age, and has spent most of his time since then in mining coal. Served one term as mayor of the town of Beacon, nine years as a member of the school board, and a number of terms as Justice of the Peace. Was president of the Iowa District of United Mine Workers of America for two years, ending his service in that position in March, 1900. Was chosen as Iowa's representative on the National Executive Board of United Mine Workers, and held that office for three years. Has common school education. Married March 7, 1875, to Mary A. Toy. Has two sons and two daughters, all of whom are married. Elected Senator in 1908. His election was contested by Hon. A. F. N. Hambleton, but the contest committee and the Senate of the Thirty-third General Assembly decided that Mr. Ream was entitled to the seat. He is the first democrat to be elected to the State Senate from Mahaska county since the Civil War. A Democrat in politics.

Senator from the Fourteenth District, composed of Mahaska county, was born near New Castle, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1854. His father and mother were both born in Pennsylvania, his father being of German and his mother of English descent. His parents moved to Mahaska county in May, 1855, where he has always made his home. Entered the mines at Beacon when he was sixteen years of age, and has spent most of his time since then in mining coal. Served one term as mayor of the town of Beacon, nine years as a member of the school board, and a number of terms as Justice of the Peace. Was president of the Iowa District of United Mine Workers of America for two years, ending his service in that position in March, 1900. Was chosen as Iowa's representative on the National Executive Board of United Mine Workers, and held that office for three years. Has common school education. Married March 7, 1875, to Mary A. Toy. Has two sons and two daughters, all of whom are married. Elected Senator in 1908. A Democrat in politics.