Florian J. Ries
Florian J. Ries | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 6th district | |
| In office January 1, 1877 – January 7, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Kraatz |
| Succeeded by | Henry Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Valentin Florian Ries April 30, 1843 |
| Died | August 12, 1910 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Alcohol wholesaler |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | 1st Lieutenant, USV |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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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.