Henry Laycock


Henry Laycock was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Laycock was born on March 14, 1842 in Yorkshire, England. During the American Civil War, he served with the 8th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry of the Union Army. In 1872, Laycock married Margaret E. Brewer. They had two children. He died in Eau Claire on May 2, 1929.
Laycock helped build what is now known as the Barnes Block, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Political career

Laycock was elected to the Assembly in 1908 and 1912. Other positions he held include alderman of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.