- ARTHUR M. FISHER, a member of the bar of Rock county, was
born in the town of Center, in
- Rock county, on the 29th day of October, 1874. He is a son
of Abel L. FISHER and Mary CLELAND FISHER, both of whom are still
living. He was reared on his father's farm in the town of Center,
where he lived until April, 1892. Since that time he has been
a resident of the city of Janesville.
- Mr. FISHER was educated in the common schools of Rock county,
and at Beloit academy and
- College. He studied law in the office of William RUGER from
1895 to June 1897. Since his admission to the bar, in June of
1897, he has practiced before the Circuit court for Rock county,
the Wisconsin Supreme court, and the United States District and
Circuit courts for the district of Wisconsin. From June, 1897
to January, 1898, he practiced alone. From January, 1898, to
March, 1902, he was associated with B. B. ELDREDGE, under the
firm name of ELDREDGE & FISHER, and from April, 1902, to
February, 1904, with O. A. OESTREICH, under the firm name of
FISHER & OESTREICH. Since the last date he as practiced alone.
He has a rapidly increasing law practice, and by his industry,
integrity and ability, is making a sure place for himself at
the bar, and as a citizen of Janesville.
- Mr. FISHER was married August 26, 1903, to Mary HADDEN, of
the city of Janesville. A son,
- Cleland P., and a daughter, Ruth Elizabeth, are the issue
of this marriage. In April 1906, he was elected school commissioner
of the city of Janesville. He is a member of the Congregational
church. He is identified with some of the business interests
that are endeavoring to develop the latent resources of Janesville.
- The paternal ancestors of Mr. FISHER came from the north
of England. His maternal ancestors
- emigrated from the county of Lanark, in Scotland, to the
north of Ireland, and thence to this country. He has many of
the characteristics of his sturdy ancestors. Untiring industry,
thoroughness, a fine sense of honor, rugged integrity, and a
keen and unselfish interest in public affairs are his leading
characteristics.
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- Taken from "Rock County, Wisconsin, Vol. II"
by William Fiske Brown, (c)1908, pp. 771-772.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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