Charles Rodolf

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Charles Rodolf was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

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Biography

Rodolf was born in Zurzach, Switzerland, in 1818. [1] He moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1833 and to Wiota, Wisconsin in 1834.

His brother, Theodore Rodolf, was also a member of the Assembly.

Career

After twice being a member of the Assembly, Rodolf was a member of the Senate from 1859 to 1860. In 1864, he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, losing to incumbent Amasa Cobb. [2] He was a Democrat.

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References

  1. "Charles Rodolf Biography". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
  2. "WI District 3". Our Campaigns.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.