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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 4/28/1903
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 17 (1878)
Home County: Plymouth
William Barrett
Plymouth County
Born April 14, 1819. He came to Plymouth county, Ia., from Wisconsin in 1857, locating in Hungerford township. He was elected county judge and served in 1861 and 1862. At the expiration of two terms, he was elected chairman of the first board of supervisors for the county, and served until 1878, when he was chosen representative for the 70th district, and is again chairman of the board of supervisors. He has a fine large farm in Lincoln township, where he lives in the enjoyment of the luxuries of a farmer's life. He has the reputation of being not only a successful farmer, but also of being well versed in county politics.
Sources:
House District 70
Committees
17th GA (1878)
Legislation Sponsored
17th GA (1878)