Frederick C. Franck
Frederick C. Franck | |
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| Frederick Christian Franck Sr. | |
Franck in 1902 | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office 1871–1873 | |
| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant |
| Succeeded by | Charles M. Shortridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1828 Bavaria, Germany |
| Died | September 20, 1902 (aged 74) Santa Clara, California |
| Political party | |
| Children | 2 |
Frederick C. Franck Sr. (August 17, 1828 – September 20, 1902), also known as F.C. Franck, was an American politician and who served as a State Senator for the California's 30th State Senatorial district from 1895 to 1899. Franck, a veteran of the Mexican War and a former saddle maker turned gold miner, played a role in organizing the Santa Clara Fire Department in 1851. He was a charter member of the Santa Clara Verein, a mid-19th-century German social hall that was a popular gathering spot for the Santa Clara community in California.