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Permanent LinkRepresentative Norman Bruce Holbrook View All Years
NORMAN BRUCE HOLBROOK was born in Somerset county, Pa., April 25, 1836; he died in Marengo, Iowa, Nov. 4, 1903. In 1857 he came to Iowa county, locating near Millersburg, where he taught school. In 1859 he was elected sheriff of the county, holding the office four years. For two years he owned and published The Iowa Valley Democrat. He was a member of the house of representatives in the 17th, 20th, 21st and 23d General Assemblies, elected as a democrat. For years he was identified with the official life of the town and county. He served as a member of the county board of supervisors, member of the town council, and of the school board. He organized the Marengo Savings Bank and for a long period was its president.