Representative from Adair county, was born near Olin, Jones county, Iowa, November 17, 1856, of American parentage. Was educated in the rural schools of the county, also attended graded school in Olin. Later taught school four winters, farming during the summer season. Lived on a farm until thirty-five years of age, since then has been engaged in the lumber and hardware business, also in the banking business for some time, and at present is the president of the First State Bank of Adair County, Orient, Iowa. Recently sold the lumber and hardware business. Was township clerk at several different times, also served on town council for nine years. Was married to Emma E. Easterly in November, 1879. Has one son, Harry A., who is engaged in the lumber business at Hopkins, Missouri. Two daughters, Myrtle E., who was married in 1901 to D. G. Wiley, who is vice-president of the First State Bank of Adair County, Orient, Iowa, and Pearle G., now with her parents. Elected Representative in 1908. A Republican in politics.