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HONORABLE F. N. BUCKINGHAM
Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare resolutions in commemoration of the life and services of the Honorable F. N. Buckingham, beg leave to submit the following:
F. N. Buckingham was born in De Kalb County, Illinois, on March 26, 1857. He grew to manhood in his native county and when starting in life for himself, worked in a store at Somonauk, Illinois, for two years, first as clerk and later as manager.
December 28, 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Olive Philpott, also of Somonauk, and to this union were born three children, Mrs. Herbert Wall, the daughter, and the sons, J. A., and Almus W.
In 1885 he moved to Buena Vista County, Iowa, and located in Elk township, where he developed one of the finest farms in the county. He always took an active interest and part in public affairs and the life of the community, holding various township offices. In 1904-1905, he represented his county in the State Legislature, during the Thirtieth and Thirty-first General Assemblies, which position he filled with credit and distinction. He served on the committee which framed the drainage law of the state, making it possible to transform many acres of swamp land into some of the most fertile fields of the state.
Following a short illness he passed away on January 27, 1931, having attained the age of 73 years.
Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Forty-fourth General Assembly, That in appreciation of the splendid service rendered the state by the late F. N. Buckingham, this House of Representatives extends its sincere sympathy to the surviving relatives.
Be It Further Resolved, That this resolution be spread on the records of this House and an enrolled copy thereof be sent to the surviving members of the family.
J. PARK BAIR,
A. H. AVERY,
N. M. NELSON,
Committee.
Unanimously adopted April 13, 1931.