George H. Ray
George H. Ray | |
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40th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office January 11, 1899 – January 5, 1903 | |
Preceded by | George A. Buckstaff |
Succeeded by | Irvine Lenroot |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the La Crosse 1st district | |
In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1905 | |
Preceded by | Alfred August Leissring |
Succeeded by | John S. Durland |
Personal details | |
Born | (1847-10-04)October 4, 1847 St. Stephen, New Brunswick |
Died | October 31, 1910(1910-10-31) (aged 63) La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Harriet Maria Johnson (m. 1880–1910) |
Children |
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Occupation | Businessman, banker |
George H. Ray (October 4, 1847 – October 31, 1910) was a Canadian American immigrant, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the 40th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and represented the city of La Crosse in the Assembly for five terms. He was also chairman of the La Crosse County board of supervisors.
Biography
Ray was born on October 4, 1847, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. He died on October 31, 1910.[1]
Career
Ray was first elected to the Assembly in 1894. He served as Speaker during the 1899 and 1901 sessions. Previously, he had been a member of the Gardiner, Maine, City Council. Additionally, Ray was a member of the La Crosse County, Wisconsin, serving as Chairman for two years.[2] He was a Republican.
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Preceded by Alfred August Leissring | Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the La Crosse 1st district January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1905 | Succeeded by John S. Durland |
Preceded by George A. Buckstaff | Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly January 11, 1899 – January 5, 1903 | Succeeded by |
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