George Oakes (American politician)

George Oakes (April 21, 1861 – April 19, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician.

Born on a farm near New Richmond, Wisconsin, Oakes received his law degree from University of Minnesota Law School. He then practiced law in New Richmond, Wisconsin. He was the New Richmond city attorney and served on the St. Croix County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. Oakes was a Republican. From 1919 until 1923, Oakes served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Oakes died of heart disease in New Richmond, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1921,' Biographical Sketch of George Oakes, pg. 288
  2. 'Oakes, Former Assemblyman, Dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, April 19, 1937, pg. 4


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