Emmett Reuben Hicks (March 7, 1854 – October 27, 1925) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Waukau, Wisconsin, Hicks received his bachelor's degree and law degrees from University of Wisconsin–Madison and practiced law in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He served as Wisconsin Attorney General from 1899 to 1903 as a Republican.[1]

Hicks died in Oshkosh when he was run over twice by the same car while crossing the street.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Emmett Hicks, Wisconsin Historical Society Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Wisconsinhistory.org. Retrieved on 2016-01-22.
  2. ^ "E. R. Hicks Is Killed by Auto". News-Record. Neenah, WI. October 27, 1925. p. 1. Retrieved October 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Emmett R. Hicks Killed at Oshkosh Was G.O.P. Leader". Leader-Telegram. Eau Claire, WI. October 29, 1925. p. 10. Retrieved October 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
Legal offices Preceded byWilliam H. Mylrea Attorney General of Wisconsin 1899–1903 Succeeded byLafayette M. Sturdevant


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