George H. Ray

For others of the same name, see George Ray.
George H. Ray
40th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 11, 1899 – January 5, 1903
Preceded byGeorge A. Buckstaff
Succeeded byIrvine Lenroot
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the La Crosse 1st district
In office
January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1905
Preceded byAlfred August Leissring
Succeeded byJohn S. Durland
Personal details
Born(1847-10-04)October 4, 1847
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
DiedOctober 31, 1910(1910-10-31) (aged 63)
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Resting placeOak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Harriet Maria Johnson
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(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)
OccupationBusinessman, 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.