Fernando C. Kiser Explained

Capt. Fernando Clayton Kiser (also Keiser, Kizer; April 27, 1832 – April 27, 1916) was an American lawyer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.[1]

Biography

Kiser was born in 1832 in Pennsylvania.[2] He attended Wyoming Seminary. During the American Civil War, Kizer enlisted with the 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry Regiment of the Union Army. He would reach the rank of captain. Engagements he took part in include the Battle of Cane Hill and the Battle of Prairie Grove.[1]

Assembly career

Kiser was a member of the Assembly during the 1889 and 1891 sessions.[3] He was a Republican.

Notes and References

  1. News: Aged Veteran Called by Death. Capt. F. C. Kiser of Whitewater Passes Away at the Age of 83 Years. Served as Assemblyman. . March 29, 2024 . The Manitowoc Pilot . May 4, 1916 . 3 . subscription.
  2. Book: THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. Fernando C. Kizer+Wisconsin.. 1889. 520. 2015-08-04. Wisconsin. Madison .
  3. Web site: Members of the Wisconsin Legislature 1848 – 1999 . State of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau . 71 . 2015-08-04 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150404052836/http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/ib/99ib1.pdf . 2015-04-04 .

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