This gentleman succeeds himself as representative from Sioux county. He represented that county in the Twenty-sixth and extra sessions. He is a native of Ohio, born in Ross county, April 3, 1842, and the first five years of his life were spent in his native state, the next three in Indiana, then in 1850 he came to Iowa, which has since been his home. His education was obtained in the common schools, and his avocation was always that of a farmer. When the war broke out he enlisted, and served until the close, being one of the mustered out soldiers. His wife's maiden name was Miss Elizabeth Morris, and to them have been born six children, four girls and two boys. Locally he has been honored with various township offices at the disposal of his republican friends. He has been a republican all his life. He has served a number of terms as commander of the G. A. R. post in his locality, and belongs to the I. O. O. F. lodge. He is a member of the Methodist church. Last session he served on the committees on telegraph, telephone and express, agriculture, roads and highways, military, horticulture, pardons, and judicial districts. His legislative record is an excellent one in every respect.

Sioux county's Representative this winter is the Hon. C. F. Bailey of Ireton. He was born in Ross county. Ohio, April 3, 1842. The first five years of his life were spent in his native state, three years in Indiana, and since 1850 he has lived in Iowa. He received his education in the common schools and has always been a farmer. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted. He served the full term of the war, being mustered out in November. 1865. Shortly after this he was married to Miss Elizabeth Morris. They have six children, four girls and two boys. He is one of the men who can be nothing but a Republican. In his own locality he has no enemies, having been chosen to fill different township offices at various times. He has served a number of terms as commander of his G. A. R. post, and besides being a member of this organization belongs to the Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Methodist Church.