Wilbur S. Glass Biography


	This biography appears on pages 806-809 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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				HON. WILBUR S. GLASS.  

	Hon. Wilbur S. Glass, a lawyer of Watertown, was born in New 
York, April 27, 1852. His parents, Chester F. and Mary Glass, who were 
farming people of the Empire state, have both passed away. After 
acquiring his early education in the public schools Wilbur S. Glass 
entered the University of Illinois at Champaign, the family having 
removed to the state when he was a lad of but four years. His more 
specifically literary education was supplemented by a law course in the 
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He won his Bachelor of Arts degree 
in 1876 and following his law course he entered upon the practice of 
his profession in Watertown in 1880, becoming junior partner in the 
firm of Seward & Glass. He had been admitted to the bar in September, 
1878, and afterward was connected with a law office in a clerical 
capacity until he came to South Dakota in 1880. He went to Nebraska in 
January, 1879, and on the 1st of July of that year returned to Illinois 
but since 1880 has remained continuously in South Dakota. In December, 
1883, the old firm was dissolved and Mr. Glass has been alone 
practically all the time since. He is a conscientious and thorough 
lawyer, never entering the court until well qualified to handle his 
case through argument and the correct citation of principle and 
precedent.  

	On the 3d of October, 1899, Mr. Glass was united in marriage to 
Miss Kathryn Garner, of Minnesota, by whom he has three children, 
namely: Louise, Wilbur S., Jr., and Lerah H. The religious faith of the 
family is that of the Congregational church and Mr. Glass also holds 
membership with the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of 
America. His political views are in accord with the principles of the 
republican party and four times has he been elected to represent his 
district in the state legislature the sessions of 1895, 1897, 1899 and 
again in 1907. He left the impress of his individuality upon 
legislation enacted while he was a member of the house and none ever 
questioned his fidelity-to his honest convictions nor the integrity of 
his views and position. He is fond of outdoor sports and exercises and 
in these finds his chief source of rest and recreation.