Charles Tisch Explained

Carl Johann Christian "Charles" Tisch (1829-1895) was an American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and historical person for whom Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, was named.

Biography

Tisch was born on May 26, 1829, in Eutin, Duchy of Holstein, then under Danish rule but also part of the German Confederation.[1] In 1851, he settled in what is now Mishicot (town), Wisconsin, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He would build a sawmill and gristmills in what would become Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, which was named after him.[2] On January 10, 1895, Tisch died of blood poisoning in Wausau, Wisconsin.[3]

Political career

Tisch was a member of the Assembly in 1877 and 1878. Other positions he held include County Judge of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, from 1870 to 1874. He was a Democrat.

Notes and References

  1. Book: THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 16th. Madison, Wis.. 1877. 465.
  2. Web site: MISHICOT. Town of Mishicot. 2015-11-30.
  3. Death of Charles Tisch,' Der Nord Western, January 17, 1895.