About Leighton Abel
Lived 1900 – 1975 (aged 75). Leighton Abel was an American politician.
Leighton W. Abel (February 22, 1900 – April 23, 1975) was an American politician and businessman.
Born in Monona, Iowa, Abel owned the Abel Shoe Company in Guttenberg, Iowa. He was also involved with the insurance business, He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955 and was a Republican. Abel then served as a lobbyist and also served as secretary of the Iowa Commerce Commission. Abel died at a hospital in Guttenberg, Iowa.
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Who was Leighton Abel?
American politician and businessman
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Leighton Abel was born on 22 February 1900.
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Leighton Abel died on 23 April 1975.
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Leighton Abel was a politician.
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Leighton Abel was American.
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