Frederick C. Winkler

Frederick C. Winkler
From History of the Bench and Bar of Wisconsin (1898)
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Milwaukee 4th district
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 1, 1873
Preceded byCharles M. Hoyt
Succeeded byGottlob E. Weiss
Personal details
Born
Frederick Carl Winkler

(1838-03-15)March 15, 1838
Bremen, German Confederation
DiedMarch 22, 1921(1921-03-22) (aged 83)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Frances M. Wightman
  • (m. 1864; died 1916)
Children
  • 6 daughters
  • 3 sons
Parents
  • Carl Winkler (father)
  • Elizabeth (Overbeck) Winkler (mother)
Professionlawyer
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank
Commands26th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars

Frederick Carl Winkler (March 15, 1838 – March 22, 1921) was a German American immigrant, lawyer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the city of Milwaukee's west side during the 1872 session. He also served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War and received an honorary brevet to brigadier general.

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