Benoni W. Finch
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Benoni W. Finch was an American pioneer.
Finch served as the first sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, being appointed to that office by the governor of Michigan Territory
in 1835. In an election on September 19, 1835, he was also elected commissioner of roads, director of the poor, and fence reviewer. Finch made his living as a dealer of general merchandise, and also started a brick mill. Finch served as sheriff until 1836, when Henry M. Hubbard was elected to succeed him.
In 1846, Finch moved with his family to Stevens Point, Wisconsin
, where he worked in logging and lumber running. He died in 1851.
Finch served as the first sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, being appointed to that office by the governor of Michigan Territory
Michigan Territory
The Territory of Michigan was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from June 30, 1805, until January 26, 1837, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Michigan...
in 1835. In an election on September 19, 1835, he was also elected commissioner of roads, director of the poor, and fence reviewer. Finch made his living as a dealer of general merchandise, and also started a brick mill. Finch served as sheriff until 1836, when Henry M. Hubbard was elected to succeed him.
In 1846, Finch moved with his family to Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point is the county seat of Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Located in the central part of the state, it is the largest city in the county, with a population of 24,551 at the 2000 census...
, where he worked in logging and lumber running. He died in 1851.