M. H. Fisk | |
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1st Mayor of De Pere, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1883 – April 1886 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | John Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | De Pere, Wisconsin, U.S. | May 28, 1843
Died | December 3, 1906 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 63)
Cause of death | Cancer |
Resting place | Wauwatosa Cemetery, Wauwatosa |
Spouse |
Mary Joy Lawton
(m. 1868–1906) |
Children | Raymond J. Fisk |
Relatives | William J. Fisk (brother) |
Education | |
Profession | Physician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1864 |
Rank | Private, USV |
Unit | 40th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Melancton Hogeboom Fisk (May 28, 1843 – December 3, 1906) was an American physician and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the first mayor of De Pere, Wisconsin. His brother, William J. Fisk, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. His name was usually abbreviated as M. H. Fisk. His first name was sometimes spelled "Melancthon".