Lyman Beecher Ray
Lyman Beecher Ray | |
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| 25th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 14, 1889 – January 10, 1893 | |
| Governor | Joseph W. Fifer |
| Preceded by | John C. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Joseph B. Gill |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1882 – 1886 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel R. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Charles F. Greenwood |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1873-1883 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1831 |
| Died | August 22, 1916 (aged 85) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julia N. Reading |
| Profession | Merchant |
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Lyman Beecher Ray (August 17, 1831 – August 22, 1916) was an American politician from Vermont. After learning the merchant trade, Ray moved west to Kane County, Illinois, working in a shop for three years. He later opened a store in Morris, Illinois, operating it for thirty-three years and become a prominent citizen there. He was elected to one term in the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate. In 1888, Ray was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.