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Parley Finch
Humboldt County
Member of the House from Humboldt county. He was born on a farm in Bradford county, Pennsylvania, September 24, 1844. He attended the common schools in Bradford county. Until 25 years of age he lived on the farm, teaching school during the winter months in Pennsylvania and New York. During this time he read law. He came west to Waterloo, Iowa, in April, 1871, and in September following was admitted to the bar. Next year he removed to Springvale, now Humboldt, and began life as a lawyer. He has remained there since. He was chosen mayor of Humboldt, the Republicans being his supporters for the position. He is a member of the Masonic order. Though not a member of any religious denomination he usually attends the Congregational church. He was a member of the House two years ago and served on the committees on judiciary, federal relations, banks and banking, agriculture, labor and private corporations.
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