Charles H. Larkin

Charles Henry Larkin Sr., (May 12, 1810  August 16, 1894) was an American merchant, real estate developer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate (18661870) and State Assembly (1872, 1874, 1875), representing southern Milwaukee County, and was sheriff of Milwaukee County in 1861 and 1862.

Charles H. Larkin
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 6th district
In office
January 1, 1866  January 3, 1870
Preceded byHugh Reynolds
Succeeded byPeter V. Deuster
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Milwaukee 5th district
In office
January 5, 1874  January 3, 1876
Preceded byJohn A. Becher
Succeeded byDavid Vance
In office
January 1, 1872  January 3, 1873
Preceded byCharles F. Freeman
Succeeded byJohn A. Becher
Sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1861  January 1, 1863
Preceded byAndrew J. Langworthy
Succeeded byNelson Webster
Personal details
Born(1810-05-12)May 12, 1810
Stonington, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 1894(1894-08-16) (aged 84)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Louise Abigail Durkee
(m. 1836; died 1889)
Children
  • Charles Henry Larkin Jr.
  • (b. 1838; died 1912)
  • Louise Durkee (Smith)
  • (b. 1840; died 1914)
  • Courtland Palmer Larkin
  • (b. 1844; died 1920)
  • Clarence D. Larkin
  • (b. 1847; died 1920)
OccupationMerchant
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