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Rhodabeck, Jesse C

soldier, lawyer, jurist, was born Aug. 11, 1831, in Chester county, Pa. He received his education in Granville, Ohio; and is now a prominent lawyer of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

He served as a union soldier during the civil war, and was promoted to captain.

He has always taken an active part in public affairs; has been judge of the district court; and has filled with distinction various public offices of trust. He has also contributed literary articles on various topics to current literature.

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