title: Ferdinand Kuehn
text: # Ferdinand Kuehn
  
  Ferdinand Kuehn (January 22, 1821 – January 31, 1901) was an American businessman, and Democratic politician. He served as the 7th State Treasurer of Wisconsin.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Born in Augsburg, Kingdom of Bavaria, he worked in banking in Switzerland. In 1844, he moved to Jefferson County, Wisconsin, and then to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he worked in the banking industry. He was elected city treasurer and then the city comptroller for the city of Milwaukee. In 1857–1858, he served on the Milwaukee Common Council. From 1874–1878, Kuehn served as Wisconsin State Treasurer.
  
  