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JOHN H. JUDD

The committee appointed to prepare a suitable memorial commemorating the life and public service of the late Honorable John H. Judd of Chariton, Iowa, beg leave to submit the following report:

John H. Judd was born near the city of Burlington, Iowa, in the year of 1860, and at the time of his death was seventy-two years of age.

At the age of fourteen years, having been left an orphan, he came to Lucas county, Iowa, and made his home with an uncle, assisting him with the farm work for several years, going to school during the winter months and acquiring a fair common school education.

On arriving at man’s estate, he was married to a Miss Etter and to this union there were born five children, David, James and Mrs. Harry Carlson, all of Chariton; Mrs. Chas. Baughman of Russell, Iowa, and Mrs. Martin Willoughby of Casper, Wyoming. Mrs. Judd died many years ago, and about two years ago he was united in marriage to Mrs. Rash, who survives him.

During his life his occupation was that of a farmer, working at times as a carpenter. Retiring from active work several years ago, he moved to Chariton to spend his declining years. He took an active part in all public affairs, and was always ready to assist in protecting the people in their natural rights. He was by nature a strong democrat and identified himself with the democratic party, taking an active part in every political campaign. Because of his rugged honesty, he gained the good will and confidence of the people of his senatorial district, and was elected to the State Senate in November, 1932. He was a good citizen, honest and upright, and will be missed in the community in which he lived.

This memorial shows the Senate’s appreciation of the life and public service of the Honorable John H. Judd, and the committee directs that a copy of the memorial be spread upon the records of the Senate, and an enrolled copy be sent to the family of the deceased.

CARL ASCHENBRENNER

WM. S. BEARDSLEY

JOHN K. VALENTINE

Committee