| Order | 33rd |
|---|---|
| Office | Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly |
| Term start | January 10, 1883 |
| Term end | January 5, 1885 |
| Predecessor | Franklin L. Gilson |
| Successor | Hiram Orlando Fairchild |
| State 1 | Wisconsin |
| State assembly 1 | Wisconsin |
| District 1 | Winnebago 1st |
| Term start 1 | January 1, 1883 |
| Term end 1 | January 5, 1885 |
| Predecessor 1 | Andrew Haben |
| Successor 1 | Andrew Haben |
| Party | Democratic |
| Birth date | October 27, 1830 |
| Birth place | Jay, New York, U.S. |
| Death date | June 11, 1888 (aged 57) |
| Death place | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Death cause | Stroke |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh |
| Spouse | Anna E. Finch (died 1930) |
| Education | Union College |
| Profession | lawyer |
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.
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.