DOZE, Joseph E.

DOZE, JUDD

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 3/3/2015 at 01:44:06

BIOGRAPHY ~ JOSEPH E. DOZE
Decatur County, Iowa

Iowa Official Register ~ 1933 - 1934 ~ State Senators
Iowa State Government Printing Office.

JOSEPH E. DOZE, HUMESTON. - Senator from the fourth district composed of Wayne and Lucas counties, was born on a farm in Decatur county, Iowa, November 18, 1854. His father, Francis K. Doze, was born in France. His mother, Cena Doze, in Indiana. Attended the common schools of the state, taught school several years in the schools of Page and Ringgold counties, and was once nominated for superintendent of schools of Ringgold county. Served two terms as county auditor in Ringgold county. Moved to Humeston, Wayne county, Iowa, in 1890, where he still resides. Has been a member of the town council and mayor of Humeston several terms. Is married and has one son an done daughter. Elected representative in 1912. Re-elected in 1914. Elected state senator in 1933, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. J. H. Judd. A democrat.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, March of 2015

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