Myron Reed

Myron H. Reed (September 19, 1836 – October 9, 1907) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 2nd mayor of Waupaca, Wisconsin, and represented that area in the Wisconsin State Senate during the 1871 and 1872 sessions.

Biography Reed was born on September 19, 1836, in Massena, New York. He received an academic education at Union Academy in Belleville, New York, and graduated from the law school at Albany University in 1858. The following year, he moved to Waupaca, Wisconsin, where he became a junior partner to Milan H. Sessions in his legal practice. Their partnership continued until 1870, when they faced off as opponents for election to the Wisconsin State Senate.

Reed was a member of the Democratic Party, and was elected to the Wisconsin Senate from Wisconsin's 27th State Senate district, which then comprised Marathon, Portage, Waupaca, and Wood counties. He defeated Sessions in the November 1870 election, receiving 55% of the vote.

Personal life and family Myron Reed was survived by his wife and two children.

He was prominent in Freemasonry in Wisconsin and was grand master of the state for two terms.

Electoral history Wisconsin Senate (1870)