Representative from Chickasaw county, was born at Independence, Buchanan county, Iowa, August 2, 1875. His parents were born in Ireland and came to America at a very early age. At the age of five years he left home and went to Lawler, Chickasaw county, where he resided with relatives and engaged as a boy in the mercantile business with an uncle. Received his education in the parochial and public schools of his local town and thereafter went to Iowa City where he spent one year in the Iowa City Academy. Afterward attended the University of Iowa and took special work preparatory to his law course. Graduated from the law department in June, 1898, and commenced practicing at once at New Hampton, Iowa. Was elected county attorney in 1902 and re-elected in 1904. Was married in 1904 and his family consists of two boys. Elected Representative in 1908 and re-elected in 1910. A Democrat in politics.

Representative from Chickasaw county, was born at Independence, Buchanan county, Iowa, August 2, 1875. His parents were born in Ireland and came to America at a very early age. At the age of five years he left home and went to Lawler, Chickasaw county, where he resided with relatives and engaged as a boy in the mercantile business with an uncle. Received his education in the parochial and public schools of his local town and thereafter went to Iowa City where he spent one year in the Iowa City Academy. Afterward attended the State University at Iowa City and took special work preparatory to his law course. Graduated from the law department in June, 1898, and commenced practicing at once at New Hampton, Iowa. Was elected county attorney in 1902 and re-elected in 1904. Was married in 1904 and his family consists of two boys. Elected Representative in 1908. A Democrat in politics.