Frederick von Baumbach

Frederick Von Baumbach
Minnesota Secretary of State
In office
1880–1887
Preceded byJohn S. Irgens
Succeeded byHans Mattson
County Auditor of Douglas County, Minnesota
In office
1873 - 1880
1889 - 1898
Personal details
BornFriedrich Wilhelm von Baumbach
(1838-08-30)August 30, 1838
DiedNovember 30, 1917(1917-11-30) (aged 79)
Resting placeKinkead Cemetery
Alexandria, Minnesota
CitizenshipGermany
United States
Other political
affiliations
Republican
SpouseSarah Jane Decker
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/serviceUnion Army
Years of service1861-1866
Rank Major
Unit5th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
35th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
CommandsCompany C, 5th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Company B, 35th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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Friedrich Wilhelm von Baumbach (August 30, 1838 - November 30, 1917), also known as Frederick William Von Baumbach, Fritz Von Baumbach, or Fred Von Baumbach, was a German-American politician, soldier, and businessman. Baumbach served as the county auditor of Douglas County, Minnesota from 1873 to 1880 before being thrice elected to the office of Minnesota Secretary of State and served consecutively from 1880 to 1887. Baumbach was later appointed as the collector of internal revenue for the Internal Revenue Service under the William McKinley administration.