Aurora Buchanan and Delaware Counties Democrat. Born April 27, 1905, Ford County, Illinois. Son of John and Mary Patton. Educated in the schools of Delaware and Buchanan Counties. Married Alma E. Becker, Jan. 30, 1932. Children: Daughter, Lois Jeanne (Mrs. James Brimmer), teacher St. Edwards, Waterloo; son, Douglas J., attorney, Washington, D. C. Owns and operates 225-acre farm. Member Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge. Director and vice president Buchanan Co. Rural Electric Coop. Democratic Committeeman, Historical Society, past member A.S.C. township trustee. Treasurer of Telephone Co. Served two terms in Senate 62nd General Assembly (1965-67). First term in House.

Aurora Democrat 31st Senatorial District Delaware and Buchanan Counties. Born April 27, 1905, in Ford County, Illinois. Son of John and Mary Patton. Educated in the schools of Delaware and Buchanan Counties. Married Alma E. Becker, Jan. 30, 1932. Children: Lois Jeanne (Mrs. James Brimner) teacher, graduated University of Dubuque, mother of five sons; Douglas John, graduated B.A. Iowa City, now in law school, Washington, D. C. Owns and operates 235 acre farm. Member Masonic Lodere, Methodist Church. Director of Rural Electric Coop., (past president) Dem. Committeeman, past member A.S.C., Township Trustee, Treas. telephone company, voting delegate R.E.C. to Washington, D. C. Serving first term, second session in Senate.

Aurora Democrat Senatorial District Buchanan and Delaware Counties Born April 27, 1905, in Ford County, Illinois, the son of John and Mary Patton. Educated in the schools of Delaware and Buchanan Counties. Married Alma E. Becker January 30, 1932. Children: Lois Jean and Douglas John. Is a farmer. Member, Masonic Lodge and Methodist Church. Director in Rural Electric Cooperative. Serving first term.