Charles Fingado

Charles Fingado
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office 1882
Personal details
Born	December 23, 1841 Lahr, Grand Duchy of Baden
Died	1901 (aged 59–60) Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Amalia Walther ​ (m. 1865⁠–⁠1901)​
Children	6

Charles Fingado (December 23, 1841 – 1901) was a Grand Duchy of Baden-born American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1882.

Early life

Fingado was born on December 23, 1841, in Lahr, Grand Duchy of Baden.[1] He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1854 and to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in 1856.

Career

During the American Civil War, Fingado served with the 24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and participated in the Battle of Perryville. Fingado was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1882. Previously, he held positions in Wauwatosa, serving as treasurer in 1868, supervisor from 1876 to 1880 and chairman of the board in 1880. He was a Republican.

Personal life

On April 23, 1865, Fingado married Amalia Walther. They had six children. He died in 1901 in Wauwatosa, where he was also buried.

References

1. "Biographical Sketches". Wisconsin Blue Book. 1882. Retrieved 2015-05-13.