George Fitch | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 1887–1890 | |
| Preceded by | James F. Wiley |
| Succeeded by | Ferdinand T. Yahr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1848 Glen Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 1896 (aged 47) Berlin, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Helen Porter (m. 1882) |
| Occupation | Politician |
George Fitch (November 3, 1848 – March 30, 1896) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Biography
Fitch was born on November 3, 1848, in Glens Falls, New York. He was educated in Norwalk, Connecticut before moving to Berlin, Wisconsin in 1871. He married Helen Porter (1858–1950) in 1882. He died of appendicitis at his home in Berlin and was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Oshkosh.
Career
Fitch was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1886, representing the 9th district from 1887 to 1890. In 1885, he was elected Mayor of Berlin. He was a Republican.
References
- ^ a b c d e "George Fitch Dead". The Weekly Wisconsin. April 4, 1896. p. 5. Retrieved February 18, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Page 486". Wisconsin Blue Book 1887. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
- ^ "Funeral of George Fitch". The Oshkosh Northwestern. April 1, 1896. p. 1. Retrieved February 19, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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