Jonathan Fisk

Jonathan Fisk (September 26, 1778 – July 13, 1832) was an American lawyer and politician who served as United States Representative for the third District of New York.

Jonathan Fisk
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811
Preceded by	Gurdon S. Mumford, George Clinton, Jr.
Succeeded by	Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district
In office March 4, 1813 – March 21, 1815 (resignation)
Preceded by	Asa Fitch Thomas P. Grosvenor
Succeeded by	James W. Wilkin
Personal details
Born	September 26, 1778 Amherst Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died	July 13, 1832 (aged 53) Newburgh Orange County, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Old Town Cemetery Newburgh, New York
Citizenship	US
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Spouse(s)	Sarah Van Kleek Fisk
Children	Theodore S. Fisk James L Fisk Delphine R. E. Fisk and Mary M Fisk
Profession	Teacher Lawyer Politician

Early life

Fisk was born in Amherst, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, attended the public schools, taught school in Weare, New Hampshire, and later removed to New York City to read law. He was admitted to the bar in Westchester County, New York, in 1799, and began to practice in Newburgh, New York in 1800.

Career

Elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 11th United States Congress, Fisk was United States Representative for the third district of New York from March 4, 1809 to March 3, 1811. He was again elected to the 13th and 14th United States Congresses, representing the sixth district of New York from March 4, 1813 to March 21, 1815, when he accepted a recess appointment by President James Madison as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 6, 1816, and remained in office until June 30, 1819. Afterwards he resumed the practice of law.

Death

Fisk died in Newburgh, Orange County, New York on July 13, 1832 (age 53 years, 291 days). He is interred at Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, New York.

Family life

Fisk was the son of Mary Bragg Fisk and Jonathan Fisk, who was appointed Judge of Probate for the District of Randolph in 1800. He married Sarah Van Kleek (1773–1832) and they had four children, Theodore S, James L, Delphine R. E., and Mary M.[1]

References

1. Ruttenber, Edward Manning (1859). History of the Town of Newburgh. E.M. Ruttenber & Company, 1859 - Newburgh (N.Y.). p. 309.

External links

• United States Congress. "Jonathan Fisk (id: F000155)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Jonathan Fisk biography at Old Bios
• Jonathan Fisk at Find a Grave