Charles Rodolf Explained

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

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charles Rodolf Biography. Ancestry.com. 2014-01-25.
  2. Web site: WI District 3. Our Campaigns.com. 2014-01-25.