Robert W. Fish
Robert W. Fish | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Cumberland County district | |
| In office 1947–1948 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Warren Fish August 4, 1897 Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 12, 1982 (aged 84) Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint John's Cemetery Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
A. Catherine (died 1973) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Blackstone Institute of Law |
| Occupation | Politician |
Robert Warren Fish (August 4, 1897 – July 12, 1982) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1947 to 1948.
Early life
Robert Warren Fish was born on August 4, 1897, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Alexander Hamilton Business School and Blackstone Institute of Law.[1]
Career
Fish was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War I. He served in Dijon, France.[1][2] He was elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Cumberland County from 1947 to 1948.[1] He worked for Mack Trucks.[2]
Personal life
Fish married A. Catherine "Kitty". They had two daughters, Josephine and Marian. His wife died in 1973.[2][3] He lived in Mechanicsburg throughout his life and was a member of Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church. He was president of the Mechanicsburg Hunting Camp.[2]
Fish died on July 12, 1982, at Carlisle Hospital in Carlisle. He was buried in Saint John's Cemetery in Shiremanstown.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Robert W. Fish". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Fish". The Patriot-News. July 14, 1982. p. 6. Retrieved March 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mrs. Robert Fish". The Patriot-News. May 17, 1973. p. 6. Retrieved March 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Media related to Robert W. Fish at Wikimedia Commons