Earl Finch
Earl Pierce Finch (October 27, 1830 – June 11, 1888) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 33rd speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and represented the city of Oshkosh.
Earl Finch | |
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| 33rd Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 10, 1883 – January 5, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin L. Gilson |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Orlando Fairchild |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1883 – January 5, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Haben |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Haben |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1830 Jay, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1888 (aged 57) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Anna E. Finch (died 1930) |
| Children |
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| Education | Union College |
| Profession | lawyer |
Biography
Born in the town of Jay, Essex County, New York,[1] Finch graduated from Union College in 1856.[1] He moved to Menasha, Wisconsin in 1856 and then settled in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.[1] He practiced law and was involved with the Democratic Party.[1] In 1883, Finch served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was speaker of the Assembly.[1] Finch died from a stroke at his home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.[1][2]
References
- "Earl P. Finch Dead". The Weekly Wisconsin. June 16, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved January 28, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- Wisconsin Blue Book, 1883, Biographical Sketch of Earl Pierce Finch, p. 504.
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