LOU P. LESLER, County Treasurer. Is a native of Grant Co., and was born Nov. 8, 1844. He grew up and attended school here, and, in 1859, entered a store in Boscobel as clerk. Upon the breaking out of the war, he enlisted when only 17 years old, in the 2d W. V. I., but was rejected, and again entered a store in Boscobel. In May, 1864, he enlisted in the 41st regiment, hundred-day troops. Has held the office of Town Treasurer several terms. Was elected Treasurer of Grant Co., in November, 1878, and was again re-elected to the same position in the fall of 1880, by the largest majority of any one on the ticket. In 1875, was married to Miss Eda A. Meyer from Boscobel; they have one son, Leo Paul.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.