Christian August Koenitzer (March 31, 1853 May 8, 1912) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Koenizner was educated in the public schools. He was in the real estate business, was a livestock dealer, and wholesale meat dealer. Koenitzer owned a saloon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From 1891 to 1895, Koenitzer served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a Democrat. Koenitzer killed himself with a firearm in the back room of his saloon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Koenitzer was charged in district court for a statutory offense.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Christian August Koenitzer, pg. 628
  2. 'Dies By Own Hand-Christian Koenitzer, Former Senator, Shoots Himself,' Milwaukee Journal May 9, 1912, pg. 3
  3. 'Fearing Scandal, Man Kills Himself, Milwaukee Sentinel, May 9, 1912, pg. 1


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