George W. S. CROZIER

CROZIER

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Date: 9/1/2004 at 20:08:11

Representative from Marion county, was born near Port Royal, in Juniata county, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1844. Came with his parents to Cedar county, Iowa, in 1857 and to Marion county in 1859. His early education was received in the public schools of his native state and after reaching manhood in the Central University of Pella, Iowa. Commenced the study of law with the firm of Atherton & Anderson of Knoxville, Iowa, in 1870, and commenced the practice of his profession in Knoxville, Iowa, in the spring of 1872 and has continued in the practice ever since. Was elected mayor of Knoxville in the years 1873-1875 and 1876. Served one term as Judge of the Circuit Court and four terms as County Attorney. Served one year as a private in Company A, Seventh Iowa Cavalry in the war of the rebellion. Elected Representative in 1908. A Democrat in politics.