Charles Tisch

Carl Johann Christian "Charles" Tisch was an American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and historical person for whom Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, was named.[1]

Biography

Tisch was born on May 26, 1829, in Eutin, Duchy of Holstein, then under Danish rule but also part of the German Confederation.[2] In 1851, he settled in what is now Mishicot (town), Wisconsin, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He would build a sawmill and gristmills in what would become Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, which was named after him.[1] On January 10, 1895, Tisch died of blood poisoning in Wausau, Wisconsin.[3]

Political career

Tisch was a member of the Assembly in 1877 and 1878. Other positions he held include County Judge of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, from 1870 to 1874. He was a Democrat.

References
  1. "MISHICOT". Town of Mishicot. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
  2. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 465.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. Death of Charles Tisch,' Der Nord Western, January 17, 1895.
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