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• Isaac S. Struble — (1843 1913), four term Congressman (1883 1891) of Plymouth County, Iowa. Noted congressional opponent of polygamous marriages in Utah. Had six brothers including: John T. Struble of Iowa, and George R. Struble, former speaker of the Iowa House of …   Wikipedia

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