Edward Lees

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

This article is about the Wisconsin politician. For other people named Edward Lees, see Edward Smith Lees.

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.

References
  1. "History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties, Wisconsin". 1919. Retrieved 2015-05-23.
  2. "Death of the Hon. Edward Lees". Chicago Daily Tribune. November 7, 1893. p. 5. Retrieved November 26, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Buffalo County Wisconsin Biographies". Wisconsin Genealogy Trails. Retrieved 2015-05-23.
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