William H. Mylrea | |
|---|---|
| 16th Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | James L. O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Emmett R. Hicks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Mylrea January 1, 1853 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 1916 (aged 63) Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Lawrence College |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
William Henry Mylrea (January 1, 1853 – September 11, 1916) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th Attorney General of Wisconsin from 1895 to 1899.
Born in Rochester, New York,[1] he moved to what is now Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, as a child.[2] After attending Lawrence College,[3] Myrlea was admitted to the Wisconsin bar.[2] He then moved to Wausau, Wisconsin, to practice law and to work in the insurance, lumber, real estate business. He served as Marathon County, Wisconsin, District Attorney in 1886. He served as Wisconsin Attorney General from 1895 to 1899[1][2] as a Republican.[4][5] He died at his home in Wausau after two years of illness.[2][3]
- ^ a b "Former State Attorney of Wisconsin Is Dead". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, MN. September 13, 1916. p. 9. Retrieved October 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Joined the Majority". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. September 13, 1916. p. 6. Retrieved September 21, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Well Known Lawyer Is Dead at Wausau". Chippewa Herald-Telegram. Chippewa Falls, WI. September 13, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved October 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ William Mylrea, Wisconsin Historical Society
- ^ William H. Mylrea-Marathon County, Wisconsin Historical Society
