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
33rd Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 10, 1883 – January 5, 1885
Preceded byFranklin L. Gilson
Succeeded byHiram Orlando Fairchild
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Winnebago 1st district
In office
January 1, 1883 – January 5, 1885
Preceded byAndrew Haben
Succeeded byAndrew Haben
Personal details
Born(1830-10-27)October 27, 1830
Jay, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 11, 1888(1888-06-11) (aged 57)
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathStroke
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery, Oshkosh
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna E. Finch (died 1930)
Children
  • Frederick Finch
  • (died 1874)
  • Herbert Guy Finch
  • (b. 1863; died 1874)
  • Earl P. Finch
  • (b. 1865; died 1938)
EducationUnion College
Professionlawyer

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
  1. "Earl P. Finch Dead". The Weekly Wisconsin. June 16, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved January 28, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1883, Biographical Sketch of Earl Pierce Finch, p. 504.
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