Representative from Adams county, was born in Schenectady county, New York, of American-born parents, October 4, 1835. He received his education in the common schools of that county and in Kingsborough Academy. Moved to Illinois in 1859. Taught school for a few years and then engaged in the work of farming and auctioneering. Moved to Iowa in 1871, locating in Adams county, where he has followed the business of auctioneering, farming and stock raising ever since. Has held the following public offices: Assessor in Illinois two years, assessor in Iowa two years and member of the board of supervisors six years. Elected Representative in 1906 and re-elected in 1908. A Democrat in politics.

Representative from Adams county. Born in Schenectady county, New York, of American-born parents. He received his education in the common schools of that county and in Kingsborough Academy. He moved to Illinois in 1859. He taught school for a few years and then engaged in the work of farming and auctioneering. He moved to Iowa in 1871, locating in Adams county, where he has followed the business of auctioneering, farming and stock raising ever since. He has held the following public offices: Assessor in Illinois two years, assessor in Iowa two years and member of the board of supervisors six years. Elected Representative in 1906. A Democrat in politics.