Edward Lees


Edward Lees was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

A Scottish immigrant, Lees first settled in Ottawa, Wisconsin in 1848. 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.

Career

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