Background
BECK, J. Oscar was born on October 24, 1858 in Decatur, Iowa, United States. Son of Thadius and Lucia (Rowell) Beck.
BECK, J. Oscar was born on October 24, 1858 in Decatur, Iowa, United States. Son of Thadius and Lucia (Rowell) Beck.
Common School.
1878, Decatur City, Iowa Elected to State Legislature, Iowa. 1917. Appointed Live Stock Commissioner Elected to State Legislature, Iowa, 1923. Elected to State Senate, Iowa, 1928.
Served as State Game Warden for 15 years. Police Judge for 6 yrs.
Member: Masons; Elks.
Spouse Mary Catharine Buckingham, April 10.