Harvey Fisk
Harvey Fisk | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Vermont, United States |
| Died | November 8, 1890 (aged 59) |
| Occupation | Investment banker |
| Known for | Founder of Fisk & Hatch |
Harvey Fisk (April 26, 1831 – November 8, 1890) was a prominent American investment banker who established Fisk & Hatch alongside Alfrederick Smith Hatch.
Life
Harvey Fisk, born in Vermont to Joel and Clarinda Fisk, started his professional journey working as a clerk in a dried goods store located in Trenton, New Jersey. In 1853, he married Louisa Green, and together they had seven children, among them his eldest son, Harvey Edward Fisk.
In March 1862, Fisk partnered with Hatch to create the finance and insurance enterprise Fisk & Hatch. Their initial focus was on government bonds, launching the business with $15,000 borrowed from relatives and acquaintances. The company rose to prominence by acting as sub-agents for Jay Cooke & Company, effectively marketing millions of government war bonds throughout New York and New England. This success quickly established them as leading dealers in bonds. In 1877, Harvey Edward Fisk became part of the firm.
The original partnership ended in March 1885, leading to the formation of Harvey Fisk & Sons, which included Fisk's three oldest sons. During President Grover Cleveland's tenure, this new firm sold more than $50 million in bonds to the U.S. government and matched that figure within the first two years under President Benjamin Harrison.
Death
Harvey Fisk passed away on November 8, 1890, at the age of 59.
In 1918, Fisk’s estate known as "Riverside," situated in Ewing Township, New Jersey, was donated by James Cox Brady to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton. Bishop Thomas J. Walsh subsequently entrusted the property to the Religious Teachers Filippini for use as a motherhouse and novitiate. Today, the location is home to Villa Victoria Academy, an educational institution for girls.