born, four of whom are now living, namely: Irene, Laurence C., Gerald and Marjorie.
Mr. Chambers started out in life entirely upon his own resources as a boy and difficulties served but to spur him to renewed effort, strengthening his will and developing a fearlessness and an indomitable spirit of self-reliance that are among his prominent characteristics. He has attained a position of comparative financial independence, although only thirty-eight years of age, and can still look forward to many years of activity and usefulness. Fraternally he is a valued member of Fervent Lodge, No. 513, A. F. & A. M., and in political belief he adheres to the republican party.
JAY A. KING.
Jay A. King, of Nevada, now in the grain and lumber business and formerly county treasurer of Story county, is in the best sense of the word a self-made man. Coming to this county forty-two years ago, he forged his way through many obstacles to a position of financial ease, at the same time gaining the enduring respect and esteem of the people of the county.
He was born at Akron, Ohio, May 28, 1845, a son of Dr. John E. and Ann (Jackson) King, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of England. The father had meager opportunities for education in his early years, but this handicap was largely overcome by close application to home study after he grew to manhood. He began his business career in the mercantile pursuits at Akron, removing in 1855 to New Lisbon, Wisconsin, where he farmed and conducted a shoe store for several years. In 1861 he came west, taking up his home at Eldora, Hardin county, Iowa, and, having decided upon a professional career, he matriculated at Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, from which he was later graduated. He returned to Eldora, where he has ever since continued in the practice of his profession. He was very successful from the start and as the years passed became recognized as one of the leading physicians of the county. He is still in practice, although eighty-five years of age, being almost as strong physically and mentally as ever in his life. He is a man of unusual intelligence, generous and broad-minded, a constant student of books and current events, and a stanch friend of education. He is a good musician and for many years took a prominent part in musical affairs of the church and the community. Fraternally he is identified with the Masonic order and politically has been a supporter of the republican party ever since its organization. He is greatly esteemed by his professional brethren and for two years was president of the Iowa Homeopathic Medical Association, being now an honorary member of that body. The mother of our subject came to this country from England with her parents, who