Ansley Gray Explained

Ansley Gray (May 20, 1854 – February 3, 1889) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Gray was born on May 20, 1854, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.[1] He attended Beloit College and the University of Wisconsin Law School. Gray died at his home in Oberlin, Ohio, on February 3, 1889.[2] [3]

Career

Gray was elected to the Assembly in 1875, succeeding Owen King. He was a member of the Reform Party. He then became a member of the Temperance movement, delivering lectures at Chautauqua assemblies.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Official Directory. 1876. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin 1876. 2013-10-18.
  2. Death of Ansley Gray, Shelbyville Daily Democrat, February 4, 1889, p. 4
  3. News: Ansley Gray Dead. The Journal Times. February 6, 1889. 3. Newspapers.com. April 12, 2018.