The Iowa Legislature > Legislators > Legislator > All Years Print Icon Print

Alexander Runyon

Photograph is provided for official informational purposes only. The image may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from the Iowa General Assembly. Requests for permission to use this image must be submitted to the Chief Clerk of the House for House members or the Secretary of the Senate for Senate members.
Images from 2017 and 2018 are owned by the Associated Press and is made available solely for official informational purposes. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of this image is prohibited. Permission for any other use must be obtained in advance by submitting a written request to the Associated Press.
No Photo
State Representative
Republican
Merchant
Benton
11
01/08/1866 - 01/12/1868
38

Born in Plainfield, N. J., October 14, 1833. His boyhood days were spent at Plainfield. At 17 years of age he moved to Chicago, where he was engaged in the clothing business until he removed to Iowa. While in Chicago he married Elizabeth T. Reeves, to whom were born six children. Mrs. Runyon died and on December 31, 1871, Mr. Runyon married Mrs. M. E. Winslow. In 1857 Alexander Runyon moved to Benton county, Iowa. From I860 to 1864 he served as treasurer of Benton county, and from 1864 to 1866 as representative to the state legislature. In 1889 he was again appointed county treasurer, elected that fall and served two more terms.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
No Photo
State Representative
Republican
Merchant
Benton
10
01/11/1864 - 01/07/1866
38

Born in Plainfield, N. J., October 14, 1833. His boyhood days were spent at Plainfield. At 17 years of age he moved to Chicago, where he was engaged in the clothing business until he removed to Iowa. While in Chicago he married Elizabeth T. Reeves, to whom were born six children. Mrs. Runyon died and on December 31, 1871, Mr. Runyon married Mrs. M. E. Winslow. In 1857, Mr. Runyon moved to Benton County, Iowa. From 1860 to 1864 he served as treasurer of Benton County, and from 1864 to 1866 as representative to the state legislature. In 1889, he was again appointed county treasurer, elected that fall and served two more terms.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources