Background
Barton, Silas Reynolds was born on May 21, 1872 in New London, Iowa, United States. Son of Eli B. and Teressa (Nugen) Barton.
Barton, Silas Reynolds was born on May 21, 1872 in New London, Iowa, United States. Son of Eli B. and Teressa (Nugen) Barton.
Educated Aurora (Nebraska) High School, Peru (Nebraska) State Normal School.
Appointed civil governor Canal Zone, February 20, 1913. Farmer and school teacher to 1898. Deputy county treasurer Hamilton Company, Nebraska, 1898-1901 (resigned).
Grand recorder A.O.U.W. of Nebraska, 1901-1908. Auditor State of Nebraska, 1909-1913. Member 63d Congress (1913-1915) 5th Nebraska District.
Member 63d Congress (1913-1915) 5th Nebraska District. Member many fraternal orders.
Married Ellen Metcalfe.