Hendrick V. Fisher

Hendrick V. Fisher
Hendrick V. Fisher
Member of the Illinois Senate
	In office; 1895–1899
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
	In office; 1887–1891
Personal details
Born	Hendrick Vastine Fisher; October 15, 1846; Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Died	April 19, 1909 (aged 62); Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Political party	Republican
Occupation	Businessman, politician
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Hendrick Vastine Fisher (October 15, 1846 – April 19, 1909) was an American businessman and politician.

Biography[edit]

Fisher was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He went to Wyoming Seminary and then worked for the railroad in the office as a clerk. In 1868, Fisher moved to Aurora, Illinois. Fisher then settled in Geneseo, Illinois in 1869. Fisher was involved with the general merchandise business. He was also involved with the manufacture of hardware and stoves. Fisher served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1887 to 1891 and was a Republican. Fisher also served in the Illinois Senate from 1895 to 1899. He served as president pro tempore of the senate in 1897. From 1889 to 1893, Fisher served as aide-de-camp on the staff of Illinois Governor Joseph W. Fifer and was commissioned a colonel. Fisher died in Excelsior Springs, Missouri after suffering a stroke. Fisher was the great-great grandson of Hendrick Fisher who was involved with Rutgers University.^[1]^[2]^[3]

^ Official Directory of the Fortieth General Assembly of Illinois 1897, J. L. Pickering, The Illinois State Register Press, Springfield, Illinois: 1897, Biographical Sketch of Colonel Hendrick V. Fisher, p. 9
^ "Former State Senator Hendrick Fisher Dead". Moline Daily Dispatch. April 21, 1909. p. 5. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Death of Hon. Hendrick V. Hendrick". Wilkes-Barre Semi-Weekly Record. April 30, 1909. p. 7. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.