M. H. Fisk
M. H. Fisk | |
|---|---|
Portrait from Men of Progress, Wisconsin (1897) | |
| 1st Mayor of De Pere, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1883 – April 1886 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | John Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1843 De Pere, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 3, 1906 (aged 63) Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| 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".