Born near Lake Mills, Iowa, on June 30, 1883, he moved to Minnesota in 1901 and entered the University of Minnesota. While there, he attained the following degrees: B.A. 1905; LL.B.
Born near Lake Mills, Iowa on June 30, 1883, he moved to Minnesota in 1901 and enrolled at the University of Minnesota. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1905 and a Juris Doctor degree.