U.S. Congressman. Moving to Iowa, in 1873, he engaged in agricultural pursuits and attended Breckenridge College. He also was treasurer of Worth County, (1887-93), organized the Northwood Banking Company, in 1890 and was a member of the Iowa State House of Representatives, (1894-98). In 1899, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth Congress and to the sixteen succeeding Congresses, serving until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Moving to Iowa, in 1873, he engaged in agricultural pursuits and attended Breckenridge College. He also was treasurer of Worth County, (1887-93), organized the Northwood Banking Company, in 1890 and was a member of the Iowa State House of Representatives, (1894-98). In 1899, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth Congress and to the sixteen succeeding Congresses, serving until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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