Background
SPEAKS, John C. was born in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Son of Charles W. and Sarah (Hesser) Speaks.
SPEAKS, John C. was born in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Son of Charles W. and Sarah (Hesser) Speaks.
Common Schools
Served as Conservation Exec, of 0., 11 years. Served O. National. Guard from Private to Brigadier General, 40 years. Served as Major, Fourth Regiment, O. Volunteer Infantry during Spanish-American War. participating in Porto Rican campaign.
Commanded Second Brigadier, O. National. Guard during Mexican Border troubles, 1916 stationed in El Paso, Texas District. Served in World War commanding 73 Brigadier, 37 Division, O. Elected to 67-71 Congresses.
Spouse Edna Lawyer, 1889.