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George Fisher

Unionist · House · Delaware · 1861–1863

George Fisher was a Unionist U.S. representative from Delaware, serving 1861–1863. Cast 336 votes and missed 47.3%.

Years in Congress
1
Votes missed
47.3%
Born
1817
Died
1899

Biography

George Purnell Fisher (October 13, 1817 – February 10, 1899) was Attorney General of Delaware, Secretary of State of Delaware, a United States representative from Delaware and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia (now the United States District Court for the District of Columbia).

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Terms in office

  • House, Delaware1861–1863 · Unionist

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Capitol Receipts, “George Fisher (U-DE), House 1861–1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/F000147/george-fisher (accessed 2026-10-16).

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