Charles Pettibone

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Charles Pettibone was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Pettibone was born on May 26, 1841 in Hartsville, New York.[1] His family moved to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin in 1850. Pettibone attended the Wayland Academy and Lawrence University. During the American Civil War, he served in the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry of the Union Army, reaching the rank of captain.

On May 26, 1865, Pettibone married Emily M. Brown. They would have five children.

Political career

Pettibone represented the 13th district of the Senate from 1887 to 1890. Afterwards, he served as sergeant-at-arms of the Senate.

References

  1. ↑ Charles A. Pettibone.. Dodge County, Wisconsin, Past and Present. Retrieved 2014-02-04. 
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