John E. Leahy

John Egan Leahy was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Leahy was born on February 15, 1842 in Dover, New Hampshire.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. During the American Civil War, Leahy served as a first lieutenant with the 35th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. On December 31, 1872, he married Mary D. McCrossen.[2] He died on December 23, 1915 and is buried in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Political career

Leahy was elected to the Assembly in 1882 and to the Senate in 1886. Additionally, he was a member of the School Board and City Council, as well as Mayor of Wausau. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ "Biographical Sketches". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  2. ↑ "Politicians in the Lumber and Timber Business in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2014-01-27.