Edward Lees Explained

Edward Lees (1819 - November 6, 1893) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.^[1]

Biography

A Scottish immigrant, Lees first settled in Ottawa, Wisconsin in 1848.^{[2] [3]} His son, Robert Lees, became a member of the Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate. He died at his home in Gilmanton, Wisconsin on November 6, 1893.^[2]

Career

Lees was a member of the Assembly in 1853^[2] and again from 1875 to 1876.^[2] In addition, he was chairman of Belvidere, Wisconsin and Cross, Wisconsin and district attorney of Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Notes and References

1. Web site: History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties, Wisconsin. 1919. 2015-05-23.
2. News: Death of the Hon. Edward Lees. Chicago Daily Tribune. November 7, 1893. 5. Newspapers.com. November 26, 2015 .
3. Web site: Buffalo County Wisconsin Biographies. Wisconsin Genealogy Trails. 2015-05-23.