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For others of the same name, see George Ray.

George H. Ray (October 4, 1847 – October 31, 1910) was a Canadian American immigrant, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the 40th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and represented the city of La Crosse in the Assembly for five terms. He was also chairman of the La Crosse County board of supervisors.

Biography

Ray was born on October 4, 1847, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. He died on October 31, 1910.[1]

Career

Ray was first elected to the Assembly in 1894. He served as Speaker during the 1899 and 1901 sessions. Previously, he had been a member of the Gardiner, Maine, City Council. Additionally, Ray was a member of the La Crosse County, Wisconsin, serving as Chairman for two years.[2] He was a Republican.

References

  1. ^ Journal of Proceedings of the Fiftieth Session of the Wisconsin Legislature. Madison: Democrat Printing Co. 1911. p. 530. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  2. ^ Wm. H. Froehlich, ed. (1901). The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin 1901. Milwaukee: Northwestern Litho Co. p. 752. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the La Crosse 1st district
January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1905 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
January 11, 1899 – January 5, 1903 		Succeeded by
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