During the
American Civil War, Fingado served with the
24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and participated in the
Battle of Perryville. Fingado was a member of the
Wisconsin State Assembly in 1882. Previously, he held positions in Wauwatosa, serving as treasurer in 1868, supervisor from 1876 to 1880 and chairman of the board in 1880. He was a
Republican. == Personal life ==