Charles Augustus Zollinger (December 9, 1838 in Wiesbaden, German Confederation - December 27, 1893)[1] was an American Civil War hero on the Union side, and later served six terms as Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a Colonel in the Union Army, he led troops into battle at Murfreesboro, Shiloh, Franklin and Nashville. Born in Wiesbaden in the German Confederation to German parents of Swiss heritage, he emigrated along with his family in 1848, arriving in New York before settling in Sandusky, Ohio and soon after moving to Marion, near Fort Wayne, Indiana.[2][3][4][5]
Charles Zollinger | |
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| 16th Mayor of Fort Wayne | |
| In office 1873–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin P. Randall |
| Succeeded by | Daniel L. Harding |
| In office May 7, 1891 – December 27, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Charles F. Muhler |
| Succeeded by | Henry P. Scherer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Augustus Zollinger December 9, 1838 Wiesbaden, German Confederation |
| Died | December 27, 1893 (aged 55) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Zollinger, a Democrat, was first elected Mayor of Fort Wayne in 1873, and served until 1885. He was succeeded by Charles F. Muhler, a Republican. Zollinger returned for a sixth and final term in 1891, but died in office on December 27, 1893, and was succeeded by Henry P. Scherer.
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- ^ Griswold, Bert Joseph; Taylor, Mrs. Samuel R (1917). The Pictorial History of Fort Wayne, Indiana: A Review of Two ..., Volume 1. Allen County, IN: Robert O. Law Company. p. 492. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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- ^ Helm, Thomas B. (1880). History of Allen County, Indiana... Allen County, IN: Unigraphic. p. 122. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Powell, William Henry (1893). Officers of the Army and Navy (volunteer) who Served in the Civil War. L. R. Hamersly & Company. p. 253. Retrieved 29 April 2020.