Florian J. Ries
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Milwaukee 6th district
In office
January 1, 1877 – January 7, 1878
Preceded byCharles Kraatz
Succeeded byHenry Smith
Personal details
Born(1843-04-30)April 30, 1843
Grand Duchy of Baden
Died(1910-08-12)August 12, 1910
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
Political partyRepublican
OccupationAlcohol wholesaler
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank1st Lieutenant, USV
Unit
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Florian J. Ries (April 30, 1843 – August 12, 1910) was a German American immigrant, alcohol merchant, and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the north side of the city of Milwaukee, and was chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. He also served as a Union Army volunteer throughout the American Civil War.

Biography

Ries was born on April 30, 1843, in the Grand Duchy of Baden.[1] He was a lieutenant colonel in the Wisconsin State Militia. Following the outbreak of the American Civil War, he enlisted with the 1st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He later re-enlisted with the 17th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, rising to the rank of first lieutenant. Ries was chief of the Milwaukee Police Department from 1885 to 1888.[2]

Political career

Ries was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1877 session.[3] He also served as a member of the Milwaukee Common Council and justice of the peace. Ries was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ R. M. Bashford, ed. (1877). The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison: R. B. Bolens. p. 468.
  2. ↑ "Florian Ries 1885-1888". City of Milwaukee. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008 (PDF). Madison: Wisconsin Legislature Joint Committee on Legislative Organization. p. 170.


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