Charles Hugo Jacobi (April 18, 1846 – November 13, 1924) was an American businessman and politician. Jacobi was born in Rockenhausen, Rhemish,

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and emigrated to the

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in 1855. Jacobi settled in

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. He went to the Spencerian College in

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and to college in

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. Jacobi worked for the Wisconsin National Bank and the Bank of Watertown. He was also involved in the insurance business. Jacobi also served as United Consul in Reichenberg, Austria. Jacobi served on the Watertown Common Council and on the board of education. Jacobi was a

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. He served in the

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from 1891 to 1895. Jacobi also worked as a gauger for the United States Internal Revenue during the first term of President

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. Jacobi died at his home in Watertown, Wisconsin after a long illness.'All Around Wisconsin-death of C.H. Jacobi,' Waunakee Tribune, November 13, 1924

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* 1846 births 1924 deaths Bavarian emigrants to the United States Politicians from Watertown, Wisconsin American consuls Businesspeople from Wisconsin School board members in Wisconsin Wisconsin city council members Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Democratic-stub