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Charles H. Larkin
1810-05-02 – 1894-08-16
Life & Legacy
Charles Henry Larkin Sr. (May 12, 1810 – August 16, 1894) was an American merchant, real estate developer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served four years in the Wisconsin Senate (1866–1870) and three years in the State Assembly (1872, 1874, 1875), representing southern Milwaukee County; he also served two years as sheriff (1861 & 1862).
Before Wisconsin achieved statehood, Larkin was one of the earliest settlers in Milwaukee County, and served as a delegate from Milwaukee County to Wisconsin's second constitutional convention, which drafted the Constitution of Wisconsin in the winter of 1847–1848.
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5078590 — wikidata View source
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