Representative from Warren county, is a native of Brown county, Ohio, born March 16, 1847. His parents were American-born. Came with his parents to Warren county in the fall of 1856 and has resided in that county ever since. Was educated in district schools and Indianola Seminary (later named Simpson College). Taught school for twenty terms. Was deputy clerk of court for four years and was elected Clerk of District Court in 1886 and served three terms. Was in the furniture and undertaking business from 1893 to 1899. Was elected assistant cashier of the Warren County State Bank in the year 1899, which position he held until October 4, 1905, when he was elected cashier, which position he now fills. Elected Representative in 1908. A Republican in politics.