Emmett R. Hicks

Emmett Reuben Hicks (March 7, 1854 – October 27, 1925) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was the 17th attorney general of Wisconsin, serving from 1899 to 1903. Earlier, he also served as chairman of the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors.

Biography

Emmett Hicks was born in Waukau, Wisconsin, in Winnebago County. Shortly after his birth, he moved with his parents to nearby Omro, Wisconsin, where he was raised and educated, graduating from Omro High School in 1870. After completing his primary education, Hicks taught school in Omro for three years before attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1876. He subsequently entered the law course at the University of Wisconsin, earning his LL.B. in 1880.

After completing his legal education, Hicks began a law practice in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He served as Wisconsin Attorney General from 1899 to 1903 as a Republican.

Hicks died in Oshkosh when he was run over twice by the same car while crossing the street.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Attorney General (1898, 1900)

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