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History of Mills County IowaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Mills County Iowa, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Short Biography of Elmer Jacob Burkett Elmer Jacob Burkett, representative, was born in Mills county, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1867; son of H. W. Burkett. He was graduated at Tabor college, Tabor, Iowa, in 1890, and at the State university of Nebraska, LL. B., 1893; LL.M., 1895. He taught school at Leigh, Neb., 1890-92; was married Sept. 1, 1891, to Fannie F. Wright of Glenwood, Iowa, and after being admitted to the Nebraska bar, engaged in practice in Lincoln. He was a representative in the state legislature, 1896-98; and was elected to the 56th, 57th and 58th congresses from the first Nebraska district as a Republican. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Iowa Facts: Mills County Facts: Seat: GlenwoodEstablished: 1851 Formed from: Pottawattamie
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