William J. Fisk

William J. Fisk (June 25, 1833 – March 1, 1909) was an American politician who was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

For others of a similar name, see William Fisk.

William J. Fisk
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1875–1877
Personal details
Born(1833-06-25)June 25, 1833
Brunswick, Ohio
DiedMarch 1, 1909(1909-03-01) (aged 75)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
    Mary J. Driggs
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1855; died 1903)​
      Hattie Trowel
      ​
      (m. 1904)​
      OccupationBanker, politician

      Biography

      Fisk was born on June 25, 1833 in Brunswick, Ohio.[1] Sources have differed on his residential history, but he apparently settled in Fort Howard, Wisconsin in 1853. There, his father, Joel S. Fisk, became Postmaster. Fisk would operate a shingle mill before becoming a lumberman and bank president and director.

      On January 8, 1855, Fisk married Mary J. Driggs. They would have four sons, including Wilbur D. Fisk, who would become Treasurer of Fort Howard. Mary's sister, Martha, would marry Samuel Ryan, Jr.. After Mary's death in April 1903, Fisk married Hattie Trowel on November 21, 1904. He died at his home in Green Bay on March 1, 1909.[2]

      Political career

      Fisk was a member of the Assembly from 1875 to 1877.[3] Previously, he had been Postmaster of Fort Howard from 1862 to 1865. He was a Republican.

      References
      1. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 456.
      2. "Pioneer Bank Official Dies". Green Bay Press-Gazette. March 2, 1909. p. 1. Retrieved July 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
      3. "Fisk Family Papers, 1813-1931". University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
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