Francis R. Byers

Francis R. Byers
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office January 7, 1985 – January 2, 1989
Preceded by	Earl Gilson
Succeeded by	William Lorge
Constituency	40th Assembly district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded by	John H. Robinson
Succeeded by	John H. Robinson
Constituency	85th Assembly district
In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Earl Gilson
Constituency	40th Assembly district
In office January 6, 1969 – January 1, 1973
Preceded by	Gerald K. Anderson
Succeeded by	District abolished
Constituency	Waupaca County district
Personal details
Born	(1920-03-30)March 30, 1920 Marion, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	March 11, 1993(1993-03-11) (aged 72) Marion, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Madison
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Purple Heart

Francis R. Byers (March 30, 1920 – March 11, 1993) was an American businessman, journalist, and Republican politician from Waupaca County, Wisconsin. He served 10 terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the Waupaca area from 1969 through 1989.

Biography

Byers was born on March 30, 1920, in Marion, Wisconsin.^[1] He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and died on March 11, 1993, in Marion. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy. He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Political career

Byers was a member of the Assembly from 1969 to 1989 sessions.^[2] He was a Republican. Byers was succeeded by William Lorge.^[3]

References

1. Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, ed. (1975). The State of Wisconsin 1975 Blue Book. Madison: Wisconsin Department of Administration. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
2. "Members of the Wisconsin Legislature 1848 – 1999" (PDF). State of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
3. "GOP posts Assembly sweep". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. 1988-11-09. Retrieved 2021-05-14.

External links

• The Political Graveyard
• RootsWeb

Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Gerald K. Anderson	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Waupaca County district January 6, 1969 – January 1, 1973	District abolished
District created by 1971 Wis. Act 304	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 40th district January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983	Succeeded by Earl Gilson
Preceded by John H. Robinson	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 85th district January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985	Succeeded by John H. Robinson
Preceded by Earl Gilson	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 40th district January 7, 1985 – January 2, 1989	Succeeded by William Lorge