Frederick von Baumbach
Frederick Von Baumbach | |
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| Minnesota Secretary of State | |
| In office 1880–1887 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Irgens |
| Succeeded by | Hans Mattson |
| County Auditor of Douglas County, Minnesota | |
| In office 1873 - 1880 1889 - 1898 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Friedrich Wilhelm von Baumbach August 30, 1838 |
| Died | November 30, 1917 (aged 79) |
| Resting place | Kinkead Cemetery Alexandria, Minnesota |
| Citizenship | Germany United States |
| Other political affiliations | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Jane Decker |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1866 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 5th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment 35th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | Company C, 5th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment Company B, 35th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American 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.