Nathan E. Kendall

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Nathan E. Kendall (1921)

Nathan Edward Kendall (born March 17, 1868 in Greenville , Clay County , Iowa , † November 5, 1936 in Des Moines , Iowa) was an American politician ( Republican Party ) and from 1921 to 1925 the 23rd governor of the state of Iowa . He was also a member of the US House of Representatives from 1909 to 1913 .

Early years and political advancement

Nathan Kendall attended local schools in his home country. After completing a law degree, he was admitted to the bar in 1887. Then he started practicing in Albia . Between 1890 and 1892 he was an attorney for that city, from 1893 to 1897 he was a district attorney in Monroe County . He was then a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1899 to 1909 . In 1909 he was speaker of this house. From 1909 to 1913 he represented his state in the US House of Representatives in Washington . After serving in Congress , he returned to practice as a lawyer. In 1920 he was elected the new governor of his state, where he prevailed with just under 59 percent of the vote against the Democrat Clyde L. Herring .

Governor of Iowa

Kendall took up his new office on January 13, 1921. After re-election in 1922, he could remain in office until January 15, 1925. During this time, the Iowa government was reorganized. Among other things, some authorities were merged. The government also looked after the orphans and disabled and abused children. The country's road network was expanded, as were the state parks.

In the meantime, Kendall suffered from heart problems. In August 1923 he went on a long convalescent leave to Hawaii . During this time he was represented by Lieutenant Governor John Hammill . At that time, Kendall was even expected to resign because of his health problems, but he then ended his term in office.

After the end of his tenure, Kendall withdrew from politics for the health reasons mentioned. He spent his old age in Des Moines. Governor Kendall was married twice.

Web links

  • Nathan E. Kendall in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Our Campaigns: IA Governor, Nov. 02, 1920
personal data
SURNAME Kendall, Nathan E.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Kendall, Nathan Edward (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH March 17, 1868
PLACE OF BIRTH near Greenville , Iowa
DATE OF DEATH November 5, 1936
Place of death Des Moines , Iowa