Representative from Clay county, was born at Galena, Jo Daviess county, Illinois, February 6, 1862, to which city his parents came at an early date from Plattsburgh, New York. His parents were American-born. His education was received in the public schools of Galena and one year at Lake Forest Academy. In 1881 he went to Storm Lake in the capacity of field agent for the Iowa Land and Investment Company of that place. Four years later settled upon his farm is Clay township, Clay county, where for fourteen years he conducted a successful business in diversified farming. Was married in 1887 to Miss Agnes Mae, daughter of Major George S. Avery, of Galena, Illinois. In 1900 moved to his present place of residence, a farm in Sioux township. Besides his farming interests in this and other states, he holds other positions of trust. Elected Representative in 1906; re-elected 1908 and in 1910. A Republican in politics.

Representative from Clay county, was born at Galena, Jo Daviess county, Illinois, February 6, 1862, to which city his parents came at an early date from Plattsburgh, New York. His parents were American-born. His education was received in the public schools of Galena and one year at Lake Forest Academy. In 1881 he went to Storm Lake in the capacity of field agent for the Iowa Land and Investment Company of that place. Four years later settled upon his farm in Clay township, Clay county, where for fourteen years he conducted a successful business in diversified farming. Was married in 1887 to Agnes Rae, daughter of Major George S. Avery of Galena, Illinois. In 1900 moved to his present place of residence, a farm in Sioux township. Besides his farming interests in this and other States, he holds other positions of trust. Elected Representative in 1906 and re-elected in 1908. A Republican in politics.

Representative from Clay county. Born at Galena, Jo Daviess county, Illinois, to which city his parents came at an early date from Plattsburgh, New York. His parents were American-born. His education was received in the public schools of Galena and one year at Lake Forest Academy. In 1881 he went to Storm Lake in the capacity of field agent for the Iowa Land and Investment Company of that place. Four years later he settled upon his farm in Clay township, Clay county, where for fourteen years he conducted a successful business in diversified farming. He was married in 1887 to Agnes Rae, daughter of Major George S. Avery of Galena, Illinois. In 1900 he removed to his present place of residence, a farm in Sioux township. Besides his farming interests in this and other States, he holds other positions of trust. Elected Representative in 1906. A Republican in politics.