Born in Iowa City, July 18, 1852. Early in his young manhood he established a grain elevator at Downey, Cedar County, Iowa, and at this important shipping point he made his home and for a number of years was an energetic leader in the business of the community. Here in 1872 he married Miss Jessie Work, the talented daughter of John Work and Lydia, his wife. Public spirited in a high degree and with rare good business judgment he gave generously of his time and thought to public affairs and he was frequently called upon to fill offices of trust other than those pertaining to his private business. He was a lifelong Democrat and one of the leaders of his party, being twice chosen to represent Cedar County in the Twenty-second and Twenty-third Iowa General Assembly, 1890 and 1892. During his tenure of office with the legislature Mr. Felkner was an active member of many standing committees. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Born in Iowa City, July 18, 1852. Early in his young manhood he established a grain elevator at Downey, Cedar County, Iowa, and at this important shipping point he made his home and for a number of years was an energetic leader in the business of the community. Here in 1872 he married Miss Jessie Work, the talented daughter of John Work and Lydia, his wife. Public spirited in a high degree and with rare good business judgment he gave generously of his time and thought to public affairs and he was frequently called upon to fill offices of trust other than those pertaining to his private business. He was a lifelong Democrat and one of the leaders of his party, being twice chosen to represent Cedar County in the Twenty-second and Twenty-third Iowa General Assembly, 1890 and 1892. During his tenure of office with the legislature Mr. Felkner was an active member of many standing committees. He was a member of the Methodist Church.