Representative from Dallas county, was born of Irish parents in Ypsilanti, Washtenau county, Mich., February 9, 1858. When he was two years old his parents moved to Cass county, Illinois, from which place his father enlisted in the Civil War. After being mustered out at the close of the war his parents moved to Warren county, Iowa. He attended school in the rural and common schools of the community in which he lived until fourteen years old. After attaining his majority he came to Dallas county and engaged in general farming, stock raising, and feeding in which business he continued for thirty-six years, also holding many local and township offices from time to time. He was united in marriage, July 13, 1881, to Mary E. Snyder of Colfax township, Dallas county, Iowa. Has six children, three boys and three girls, all of whom are living. On March 1, 1915, he moved to Perry, Iowa, but is still actively managing his farms. Is a member of the M. E. church, and also a member of the Masonic and Woodman orders. A republican in politics.
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