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Henry H. Reitz

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State Representative
Democrat
Farmer
Lee
33
01/11/1909 - 01/08/1911
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Representative from Lee county, was born in Brooklyn, New York, November 6, 1854. His parents were born in Germany. He attended school in his home city until his father's family came to Fort Madison, Iowa, in 1867. In 1868 they moved to Franklin, Lee county, where he worked on a farm in the summer months and attended high school in the winter. Was married in 1876 to Matilda Vornkahl of Primrose, Iowa. Has a family of six children, three girls and three boys. Has been a member of the school board for twenty years and has held various township offices. Elected Representative in 1906, and re-elected in 1908. A Democrat in politics.

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State Representative
Democrat
Farmer
Lee
32
01/14/1907 - 01/10/1909
1

Representative from Lee county, was born in Brooklyn, New York. His parents were born in Germany. He attended school in his home city until his father's family came to Iowa in 1867. In 1868 they moved to Franklin, Lee county, where he worked on a farm in the summer months and attended high school in the winter. He was married in 1876 to Matilda Voenkahl of Primrose, Iowa. He has a family of six children, three girls and three boys. Has been a member of the school board for twenty years and has held various township offices. Elected Representative in 1906. A Democrat in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources