John Fisher (politician)
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John Fisher (March 13, 1806–March 28, 1882) was a politician, both in Canada and the United States.
Born in Londonderry, New Hampshire, Fisher moved to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1835, whereupon he became a manufacturer of threshing machines. He expanded the business with his cousin, Calvin McQuesten, who himself would found a powerful Hamilton family. He also served on the city council from 1848-1849, and became the city's fourth mayor (for a one-year term) in 1850.
Six years later, he moved from Hamilton to Batavia, New York. He was elected as a Republican representative to the 41st Congress (1869-1871), but was unsuccessful in his subsequent re-election bid.
Preceded by: William L. Distin |
Mayor of Hamilton 1850 |
Succeeded by: John Rose Holden |