Ratliff, Z. S.

RATLIFF, KRAMLING

Posted By: S. Ferrall (email)
Date: 2/9/2004 at 06:56:03

Z.S. Ratliff
Representative from Henry county, was born November 25, 1862, in the county he now represents in the legislature. He received his education in the rural schools and Whittier college. He was marred to Amelia Dorcis Kramling of Kahoka, Missouri, October 7, 1891. Has one son, Paul, who is operating the home farm. He has engaged in farming and banking. Resigned as member of the executive committee of Iowa farm bureau federation when becoming a candidate for the legislature. Is an active member of the Presbyterian church. Elected to the general assembly in 1924, reelected in 1926. A republican in politics.

source: Iowa Official Register 1927-1928; Biographies of State Representatives; pg. 252