George Fitch (Wisconsin politician)

For others of the same name, see George Fitch.

George Fitch
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 9th district
In office
1887–1890
Preceded byJames F. Wiley
Succeeded byFerdinand T. Yahr
Personal details
Born(1848-11-03)November 3, 1848
Glen Falls, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 30, 1896(1896-03-30) (aged 47)
Berlin, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Helen Porter
​
(m. 1882)​
OccupationPolitician

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.[1][2] He was educated in Norwalk, Connecticut before moving to Berlin, Wisconsin in 1871.[1] He married Helen Porter (1858–1950) in 1882.[1] He died of appendicitis at his home in Berlin[1] and was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Oshkosh.[3]

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.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "George Fitch Dead". The Weekly Wisconsin. April 4, 1896. p. 5. Retrieved February 18, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Page 486". Wisconsin Blue Book 1887. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  3. ^ "Funeral of George Fitch". The Oshkosh Northwestern. April 1, 1896. p. 1. Retrieved February 19, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon


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