Representative from Cedar county, was born in Macomb county, Michigan, February 2, 1858, of American parentage. Received a common school education, supplemented by a course at Hatheway Institute, New Baltimore, Michigan. Moved to Cedar county, Iowa, in 1884, locating at Lowden, where he taught school for two terms. For three years was principal of schools at Stanwood. During vacations he traveled and sold harvesting machinery. Was postmaster at Stanwood under Cleveland's second administration. Since 1908, he has engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. Was married in 1880 and has two sons. Elected representative in 1910. Re-elected in 1912. A democrat in politics.

Representative from Cedar county, was born in Macomb county, Michigan, February 2, 1858, of American parentage. Received a common school education, supplemented by a course at Hatheway Institute, New Baltimore, Michigan. Moved to Cedar county, Iowa, in 1884, locating at Lowden, where he taught school for two terms. For three years was principal of schools at Stanwood. During vacations he traveled and sold harvesting machinery. Was postmaster at Stanwood under Cleveland's second administration. Since 1908, he has engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. Was married in 1880 and has two sons. Elected Representative in 1910. A Democrat in politics.