Christopher Legreid Explained

Christopher Legreid (January 27, 1857 – April 16, 1944) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Legreid was born on January 27, 1857, in Deerfield, Wisconsin.[1] He later became a blacksmith and manufacturer in Cambridge, Wisconsin.[1] [2] He sold his blacksmith shop to Otto Krull in 1943.[3] Legreid died at his home in 1944.[1]

Political career

Legreid represented the 2nd District of Dane County, Wisconsin in the Assembly during the 1897 session.[1] [4] Other positions he held include member of the Dane County board. He was a Republican.

Notes and References

  1. News: Legreid, Blacksmith, Dies in Cambridge . Wisconsin State Journal . April 18, 1944 . 7 . . January 7, 2019 .
  2. Book: The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. 1897. 675. 2018-04-28.
  3. News: Here's Cambridge's 'Busiest Man' . Wisconsin State Journal . July 31, 1944 . 9 . . January 7, 2019 .
  4. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book. 155.