Augustus F. Finkelnburg

Augustus Friedrich Finkelnburg (May 6, 1830 – January 1, 1889) was a German American immigrant, lawyer, Republican politician, and pioneer of Buffalo County, Wisconsin. He served two years in the Wisconsin State Senate and one year in the State Assembly, representing Buffalo County, and served as county judge and district attorney.

Biography
Born in Rhenish Prussia, Finkelnburg emigrated to the United States and settled in Missouri. He then moved to California. In 1855, Finkelnburg settled in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and practiced law. Finkelnburg served as county clerk, Wisconsin circuit court clerk for Buffalo County, and district attorney. He also served as county judge for Buffalo County. In 1874, Finkelnburg served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican. In 1882 and 1883, Finkelnburg served in the Wisconsin State Senate. He died in San Antonio, Texas, where he had gone to recover from ill health.