Mr. Sebern is one of Iowa's native sons, his birth having occurred in Benton county, December 9, 1868, his parents being James J. and Mary Sebern, both of whom were natives of the state of Indiana. Unto them were born three children, including Florence A. Sebern.
During his early boyhood our subject was brought by his parents to Calhoun county, where he was reared to manhood, pursuing his education in the public schools of Manson and thereby attaining a good knowledge of the branches of English learning which form the foundation of business success. At the age of eighteen years he began dealing in real estate and enjoyed a constantly increasing clientage, whereby he conducted many important real-estate transfers. He had a comprehensive knowledge of property and its values in this section of the state and gained a fair competence in that way. In 1897, however, his fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and ability, called him to public office, electing him to take charge of the county finances, which he has managed in a most careful way, so that he has gained the highest commendation in it only of the men of his own party, but of the leaders of the opposition as well.
Mr. Sebern was united in marriage to Miss Tillie Wise, who was born in Iowa, a daughter of John Wise, who is a pioneer of this state, coming here when the work of progress and improvement had scarcely been begun and taking an active part in the pioneer development of the state. They have one daughter, F. Marie. Socially Mr. Sebern is connected with the Knights of Pythias Lodge, at Manson, and with the Masonic Lodge at Rockwell City. He enjoys the high regard of his brethren of those fraternities and in his life he exemplifies the beneficent spirit upon which they are based. He has never faltered in his allegiance to the Republican party since attaining his majority and does all in his power to promote its growth and insure its success. Whether in business life, in public office or fraternal circles he commands the esteem of his fellow men by his fidelity to duty.
A Biographical Record of Calhoun County, Iowa, published Chicago by S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1902
Mr. Sebern is one of Iowa's native sons, his birth having occurred in Benton county, December 9, 1868, his parents being James J. and Mary Sebern, both of whom were natives of the state of Indiana. Unto them were born three children, including Florence A. Sebern.
During his early boyhood our subject was brought by his parents to Calhoun county, where he was reared to manhood, pursuing his education in the public schools of Manson and thereby attaining a good knowledge of the branches of English learning which form the foundation of business success. At the age of eighteen years he began dealing in real estate and enjoyed a constantly increasing clientage, whereby he conducted many important real-estate transfers. He had a comprehensive knowledge of property and its values in this section of the state and gained a fair competence in that way. In 1897, however, his fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and ability, called him to public office, electing him to take charge of the county finances, which he has managed in a most careful way, so that he has gained the highest commendation in it only of the men of his own party, but of the leaders of the opposition as well.
Mr. Sebern was united in marriage to Miss Tillie Wise, who was born in Iowa, a daughter of John Wise, who is a pioneer of this state, coming here when the work of progress and improvement had scarcely been begun and taking an active part in the pioneer development of the state. They have one daughter, F. Marie. Socially Mr. Sebern is connected with the Knights of Pythias Lodge, at Manson, and with the Masonic Lodge at Rockwell City. He enjoys the high regard of his brethren of those fraternities and in his life he exemplifies the beneficent spirit upon which they are based. He has never faltered in his allegiance to the Republican party since attaining his majority and does all in his power to promote its growth and insure its success. Whether in business life, in public office or fraternal circles he commands the esteem of his fellow men by his fidelity to duty.
A Biographical Record of Calhoun County, Iowa, published Chicago by S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1902
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