Florian J. Ries

|birth_place = Gamburg, Grand Duchy of Baden |death_date = |death_place = Milwaukee, Wisconsin |restingplace = Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |spouse = |children = |occupation = Alcohol wholesaler |allegiance = United States |branch = United States Volunteers
Union Army |rank = 1st Lieutenant, USV |serviceyears = 1861–1865 |unit = |battles = American Civil War }} Florian J. Ries (April 30, 1843August 12, 1910) was a German American immigrant, alcohol merchant, and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the north side of the city of Milwaukee, and was chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. He also served as a Union Army volunteer throughout the American Civil War. Provided by Wikipedia