Clair L. Finch (July 31, 1911 – December 1, 1976) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for four terms.

Clair L. Finch
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Langlade district
In office
January 1, 1943 – September 13, 1949
Preceded byJames T. Cavanaugh
Succeeded byWalter D. Cavers
Personal details
Born
Clair L. Finch

(1911-07-31)July 31, 1911
Palisade, Colorado
DiedDecember 1, 1976(1976-12-01) (aged 65)
Madison, Wisconsin
Resting placeAntigo Cemetery
Antigo, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Alma mater
Professionlawyer, politician

Biography

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Born in Palisade, Colorado, Finch graduated from Antigo High School in Antigo, Wisconsin. He received his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin and his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School. Finch practiced law in Antigo, Wisconsin and was a Republican. Finch served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1943, 1945, 1947, and 1949. He resigned from the Assembly after the 1949 session. From 1940 to 1974, Finch served on the Wisconsin Board of Tax Appeals and was chairman of the tax appeal board. Finch died in a hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, and was buried in Antigo, Wisconsin.[1][2]

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  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1950,' Biographical Sketch of Clair L. Finch, pg. 52
  2. ^ 'Death Notices-C. L. Finch-obituary,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 3, 1976, section 4, pg. 9