Washington Republican 10th Senatorial District Henry and Washington Counties. Born in Washington, Iowa, September 1, 1886, son of Seneca B. Dewey and Elinora Smouse Dewey. Educated in the Washington schools, the Washington academy and graduated from Drake University, department of commerce in 1906. Married to Pearle Parke Fox of Washington. In 1908 he became a partner in the Fox & Dewey Shoe Store of his home city and operated that business successfully for thirteen years. Since that time he has managed his farms and other properties and is interested in other business. Identified with state and national conservation work. He has been president of the Washington county chapter of the Will H. Dilg Conservation League of Iowa. A member of the Masonic lodge and the First Presbyterian church of Washington. He was one of the organizers of the First Congressional District Nonpartisan Tax League of Iowa. Elected to the senate in 1934; re-elected in 1938.
If you would like to get the permanent link to a url other than the page you are currently viewing you can paste
a url inside of the destination box and hit regenerate
Print
Permanent Link