George H. Ray

George H. Ray
George H. Ray
40th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
	In office; January 11, 1899 – January 5, 1903
Preceded by	George A. Buckstaff
Succeeded by	Irvine Lenroot
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly; from the La Crosse 1st district
	In office; January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1905
Preceded by	Alfred August Leissring
Succeeded by	John S. Durland
Personal details
Born	October 4, 1847; St. Stephen, New Brunswick
Died	October 31, 1910 (aged 63); La Crosse, Wisconsin
Resting place	Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Harriet Maria Johnson (m. 1880⁠–⁠1910)
Children	Richard Johnson Ray; (b. 1881; died 1948); Anne Louise (Cargill); (b. 1888; died 1976); Robert Gardiner Ray; (b. 1890; died 1982); Harriette Gertrude Ray; (b. 1892; died 1964); John Henry Ray; (b. 1904; died 1976);
Occupation	Businessman, banker

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.

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