Otto A. Helming

HELMING, WITTENBERG

Posted By: Allamakee co. Coordinator
Date: 3/3/2004 at 12:31:20

Otto A. Helming
Representative from Allamakee county was born on a farm in Ludlow township, Allamakee county, March 9, 1868, of German parentage. He attended the rural schools near his home and for two winters attended college at Waukon, Iowa. Was married to Miss Lena Wittenberg of Wisconsin in 1902. Their family consists of two daughters. His chief occupation has been farming, but for six years was township assessor, prior to his election to the legislature in 1912. Was a member of the 35th general assembly. Re-elected in 1914. Republican in politics.

- source of bio & photo: The Iowa Official Register-For the Years 1915-1916; compiled under the supervision of William S. Allen, Secretary of State, by Henry C. Baumgartner
- transcribed by Sharyl Ferrall

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