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American politician (1847–1910) For others of the same name, see George Ray.
George H. Ray
40th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 11, 1899 – January 5, 1903
Preceded byGeorge A. Buckstaff
Succeeded byIrvine Lenroot
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the La Crosse 1st district
In office
January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1905
Preceded byAlfred August Leissring
Succeeded byJohn S. Durland
Personal details
Born(1847-10-04)October 4, 1847
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
DiedOctober 31, 1910(1910-10-31) (aged 63)
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Resting placeOak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse Harriet Maria Johnson ​ ​(m. 1880⁠–⁠1910)​
Children
  • Richard Johnson Ray
  • Anne Louise (Cargill)
  • Robert Gardiner Ray
  • Harriette Gertrude Ray
  • John Henry Ray
OccupationBusinessman, 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.

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. He was a Republican.

References

  1. Journal of Proceedings of the Fiftieth Session of the Wisconsin Legislature. Madison: Democrat Printing Co. 1911. p. 530. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  2. Wm. H. Froehlich, ed. (1901). The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin 1901. Milwaukee: Northwestern Litho Co. p. 752. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded byAlfred August Leissring Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the La Crosse 1st district
January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1905 		Succeeded byJohn S. Durland
Preceded byGeorge A. Buckstaff Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
January 11, 1899 – January 5, 1903 		Succeeded byIrvine Lenroot
Speakers of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Territory (1836–1848)
State (since 1848)
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