Fred Walsen

Fred Walsen
5th Treasurer of Colorado
In office
January 10, 1883 – January 13, 1885
GovernorJames Benton Grant
Preceded byW. C. Sanders
Succeeded byGeorge R. Swallow
Personal details
BornHenrich Anton Fredrich Walsen
(1841-06-14)June 14, 1841
DiedFebruary 15, 1906(1906-02-15) (aged 64)
PartyRepublican
Spouse(s)Emilie F. Sporleder (1867-1896)
Emma Storck (1897-1906, his death)
ChildrenFour
ProfessionBanker, businessman, landowner, politician

Fred Walsen (June 14, 1841 – February 15, 1906) was a banker, businessman, landowner and politician from Colorado, U.S. The city of Walsenburg, Colorado is named for him, and he was the city's first mayor. He served as the fifth treasurer of the state of Colorado, from 1883 to 1885.