Representative Enoch Beery View All Years

Enoch Beery

Henry County

Representative from Henry county, was born in Baltimore township, Henry county, October 6, 1856. He is the youngest child of a family of seven children, three boys and four girls, sons and daughters of Levi L. and Margaret (Short) Beery, both of whom were natives of Fairfield county, Ohio, moving to Henry county, Iowa, in 1842. Received his early education in the district school, afterwards attending Howe's Academy at Mount Pleasant. Was married in April, 1881, has three children, two sons and one daughter. Has always been engaged in farming and stock raising, his home place consisting of a farm of 320 acres, located near Salem, in Salem township. Is a member of the Masonic fraternity, having attained the degrees of the lodge, chapter and commandry. Also a member of the K. of P. Lodge. Elected Representative in 1906, and re-elected in 1908. A Republican in politics.

House District 20