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.
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 |
| Died | July 12, 1982 (aged 84) Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint John's Cemetery Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
A. Catherine (died 1973) |
| Children | 2 |
| Blackstone Institute of Law | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editRobert 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
editFish 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
editFish 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]
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Fish died on July 12, 1982, at Carlisle Hospital in Carlisle. He was buried in Saint John's Cemetery in Shiremanstown.[1][2]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Robert W. Fish". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "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
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