U. S. Lesh

Ulysses Samuel Lesh (August 9, 1868 – June 5, 1965) was an American lawyer, politician, and novelist who served as the twenty-fourth Indiana Attorney General from January 1, 1921, to January 1, 1925.

Biography Early life and education Lesh was born on a farm in Rockcreek Township, Wells County, Indiana to Joseph and Sarah Lesh. Lesh was descended from German immigrants who arrived in America in the early 18th century.

Lesh attended the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor. After graduating in 1891, Lesh moved to Huntington and began to practice law there.

After leaving office, Lesh remained in Indianapolis, practicing law their with two of his sons until 1938. He then moved back to Huntington, practicing law with his younger brother Eben Lesh.

Personal life and death Lesh married Minnie Fulton in 1894. They had three sons; John, Lex, and Joseph.

Lesh was also an author who published two historical novels. His first novel, A Knight of the Golden Circle (published 1911), focuses on the actions of the secret society, the Knights of the Golden Circle, during the Civil War, and the famous Supreme Court case Ex parte Milligan. His second novel, Three Profiteers (published 1934), doubles as a narrative and an explanation of an economic theory. Running themes between both books include nostalgia for Indiana's pre-industrial era and the erosion of nature and its beauty by human activity and industry. Lesh also wrote The Three Guards, an educational play set during the American Revolution.

Lesh died in 1965.