Leroy M. Washburn Explained

Leroy M. Washburn (February 12, 1847 - 1939) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Washburn was born on February 12, 1847, in Dover, Maine.[1] Later, he married Ruth Lawrence. Washburn was a merchant by trade. He died in 1939.

Political career

Washburn was a member of the Assembly during the 1876 session.[2] Other positions he held include Chairman of the town board (similar to city council) of Sturgeon Bay (town), Wisconsin. He was a member of the Reform Party.

Notes and References

  1. Book: THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 15th. Madison, Wis.. 1876. 465.
  2. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. 184.