Representative from Decatur county, was born on a farm near Davis City, March 30, 1878, and resided on the farm for thirty-six years. Moved to Leon, Iowa, in 1914. Was united in marriage to Nelle Mae Jackson November 2, 1898, and to this union six children were born, four girls and two sons, one of whom, Marion J., has passed to his reward. Attended rural school and graduated from the Davis City high school, 1898, In early life taught rural school. Was a boy scout leader six years. Member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Served as township assessor twelve years; secretary of school board eight years; county auditor two terms; and county agricultural agent twelve years. Clerk of local draft board during World War. President of Leon board of education since 1928. Member Masonic order, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen. Elected to legislature in 1930 and re-elected in 1932. A democrat.
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