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

Biography

Rodolf was born in Zurzach, Switzerland, in 1818. He moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1833 and to

Wiota, Wisconsin Wiota is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 856 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Wiota, Woodford and Five Corners are located in the town. History When William S. Hamilton, the son ...

in 1834. His brother,

Theodore Rodolf Theodore Rodolf (October 17, 1814February 12, 1892) was a Swiss American immigrant, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 10th and 12th mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and represented La Crosse for two terms in the Wisconsin St ...

, 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. He was a Democrat.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rodolf, Charles People from Zurzach District Swiss emigrants to the United States Politicians from New Orleans People from Wiota, Wisconsin Democratic Party Wisconsin state senators Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 1818 births Year of death missing