Henry Cousins

Henry Cousins (February 7, 1827 – October 25, 1888) was an American lawyer and politician.

Cousins was born in Mayville, New York where he received his education. He moved to Elyria, Ohio and studied law. In 1848, Cousins was admitted to the Ohio bar. In 1850, Cousins moved to East Troy, Wisconsin and continued to practice law. He moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1866. In 1867, Cousins was elected district attorney for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin and was a Republican. Cousins served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1871. He died at his home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Legislative Manual 1871,' Biographical Sketch of Henry Cousins, pg. 375
  2. ↑ 'The Death of Hon. Henry Cousins,' Chippewa Falls Herald, October 26, 1888, pg. 13
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