William J. Fisk

William Justin Fisk (June 25, 1833 – March 1, 1909) was an American banker and Republican politician.[1] He served three years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1875–1878), representing Brown County.

For others of a similar name, see William Fisk.

William J. Fisk
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Brown 2nd district
In office
January 4, 1875 – January 7, 1878
Preceded byWilliam H. Bartran
Succeeded byDavid M. Burns
Personal details
Born(1833-06-25)June 25, 1833
Brunswick, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 1909(1909-03-01) (aged 75)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeFort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Mary J. Driggs
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(m. 1855; died 1903)​
    Hattie Trowel
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    (m. 1904)​
    Childrenat least 4
    OccupationBanker, politician
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    Biography

    Fisk was born on June 25, 1833, in Brunswick, Ohio.[2][3] 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 operated a shingle mill before becoming a lumberman and bank president and director.

    On January 8, 1855, Fisk married Mary J. Driggs. They had four sons, including Wilbur D. Fisk, who became treasurer of Fort Howard. Mary's sister, Martha, married 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.[4]

    Political career

    Fisk was a member of the Assembly from 1875 through 1877.[1] Previously, he had been Postmaster of Fort Howard from 1862 to 1865. He was a Republican.

    References
    1. "Fisk Family Papers, 1813-1931". University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
    2. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. p. 456.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
    3. Kellogg National Bank (1874-1926) | Kellogg-Citizens National Bank (1926-1993) | Associated Bank Green Bay National Association (1993-present). Green Bay, Wisconsin: Associated Bank Green Bay. 1996. p. 4 – via Scribd.
    4. "Pioneer Bank Official Dies". Green Bay Press-Gazette. March 2, 1909. p. 1. Retrieved July 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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