Contributed by Maine State Archives
Description
Luere B. Deasy, a native of Gouldsboro, graduated from Eastern State Normal School in Castine and the Boston University School of Law.
In 1886, he opened an office in Bar Harbor. Deasy was well-known for his ability as a lawyer and his persuasiveness as a speaker.
Until 1896, Deasy was a Democrat, but then became a Republican.
He served two terms in the Maine senate, winning his first nomination by a margin of one vote. In the second term he was elected President of the Maine Senate.
A successful businessman, as well as a lawyer, Deasy was eventually appointed by Governor Milliken to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
About This Item
- Title: Luere B. Deasy, Bar Harbor, ca. 1909
- Creation Date: circa 1909
- Subject Date: circa 1909
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Locations:
- Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Bar Harbor, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Carte de visite
- Dimensions: 7.6 cm x 5 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Maine. Legislature. Senate
- Cartes de visite
- Maine--Politics and government
- Legislators--Maine
- Deasy, Luere B.
- Lawyers--Maine
- Maine. Supreme Judicial Court
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Maine State Archives84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
(207) 287-5790
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