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HON. W. H. ROBB.
MR. SPEAKER—Hon. W. H. Robb, was born on December 25, 1847, in Union county. He was reared on a farm in that county. He later taught school there.
He graduated from the college of law at the Iowa State University, but never practiced his profession. He became interested in the paper business and published what was known as the “Daily Morning American.” This was a leading democratic paper in the state.
The subject of this sketch was united in marriage to Ida White, daughter of Hon. Fred White. To this union six children were born.
He was called to many offices of trust. He served as member of the twenty-first and twenty-second general assemblies of the state of Iowa.
He was appointed postmaster under the Wilson administration, which position he held for two years. His health failed following a stroke of paralysis and he was forced to resign.
His every day home life was such that his children rise up and call him blessed. On September 19, 1916, he passed to his reward on the other shore.
He was honored and loved and respected by his neighbors and had the confidence and admiration of all who knew him.
Whereas, in his death the county and state have lost a worthy and honorable citizen,
Be It Resolved, That we hereby extend to the relatives and friends our tribute of respect; and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions of respect be printed in the journal of the House and the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an engrossed copy to the family of the deceased.
J. W. COAKLEY,
WM. BECKER,
GEO. W. CROZIER,
Committee.
Adopted March 19, 1917.