Born February 5, 1924, in Adams County. Attended rural grade school in Jasper County, Newton High School, class of 1942. Married Jean Goltry of Russell, 1949. Son, James Thomas, born October 17, 1954. Served in U.S. Navy during World War II. Lucas County farmer, soil district commissioner. Served on the Lucas County Board of Supervisors for 14 years. Past president, State Supervisors Association. Member, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, ZA-GA-ZIG Shrine, Iowa Order of the Odd Fellows, Lions Club, Farm Bureau and Russell Faith United Methodist Church. Third term.

Born February 5, 1924, in Adams County. Attended rural grade school in Jasper County, Newton High School, class of 1942. Married Jean Goltry of Russell, 1949. Son, James Thomas, born October 17, 1954. Served in U.S. Navy during World War II. Lucas County farmer, soil district commissioner. Served on the Lucas County Board of Supervisors for 14 years. Past president, State Supervisors Association. Member, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, ZA-GA-ZIG Shrine, Iowa Order of the Odd Fellows, Lions Club, Farm Bureau and Russell Faith United Methodist Church. Second term.

Born February 5, 1924, in Adams County. Attended rural grade school in Jasper County. Newton High School, class of 1942. Married Jean Goltry of Russell, 1949. Son, James Thomas, born October 17, 1954. Served in U.S. Navy during World War II. Lucas County farmer soil district commissioner, member, Lucas County Board of Supervisors. Past president, State Supervisors Association. Member, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, ZA-GA-ZIG Shrine, Iowa Order of the Odd Fellows, Lions Club, Farm Bureau and Russell Faith United Methodist Church. First term.