Representative Edward McDonald View All Years

Compiled Historical Information

Date of Death: 7/4/1934

Birth Place: Highland Township, Iowa

Birth County: Guthrie

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
House: 32 (1907) - 33 (1909)

Home County: Carroll

Family Members Who Served in the Iowa Legislature: Brother: Michael McDonald; GAs 19, 26

Edward McDonald

Carroll County

Representative from Carroll county, was born on a farm in Highland township, Guthrie county, March 17, 1862, of Irish parents. Was educated in the district school of Highland township. Continued to live on a farm and was a successful farmer and stock raiser until 1896, when he retired from farming and moved to Coon Rapids, where he now resides. In 1896 engaged in the mercantile business. In 1900 sold stock of goods and engaged in live stock business, in which he is still active. In 1894, with others, organized a state savings bank at Coon Rapids and was made vice-president. In 1900 this bank was incorporated as the First National Bank, of which he was continued as vice-president. Was married February 15, 1885. Is a member of the Knights of Columbus and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. Elected Representative in 1906, and reelected in 1908. A Democrat in politics.

House District 55