Ferdinand Kuehn

Ferdinand Kuehn (January 22, 1821 – January 31, 1901) was an American politician.

Born in Augsburg, Germany, he worked in banking in Switzerland. In 1844, he moved to Jefferson County, Wisconsin, and then to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he worked in the banking industry. He was elected city treasurer and then the city comptroller for the city of Milwaukee. In 1857–1858, he served on the Milwaukee Common Council. In 1874–1878, Kuehn served as Wisconsin State Treasurer.[1]

Notes

  1. 'Memoirs of Milwaukee County,' vol. 1, Jerome Anthony Watrous, Historical Associates: 1909, biographical sketch of Ferdinand Kuehn, pg. 134-135
Political offices
Preceded by
Henry Baetz
Treasurer of Wisconsin
1874–1878
Succeeded by
Richard Guenther


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