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The Fisher Name

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            The name is variously spelled, such as Fisher, Fischer, Vischer, Visacher, Visher, Fysher, etc. in various parts of the world.

 

            The name is found in every nation and the meaning is just what it indicates -- a fisher, one who fishes.

 

            The Fishers of England have occupied places of high importance in every period of history. One very distinguished member of the family was John Fysher, Bishop of Rochester and Chancellor of the Univer­sity of Cambridge.

 

            The earliest Fishers to come to America were from England, and the first of these was:   ANTHONY FISHER, son of "Anthony Fisher and his wife, Mary Fisk. He was born at "Wigonette" in Suffolk, England, about the year 1590 and died in Massachusetts in 1671. His father died in England in 1640. The younger Anthony came to Boston on the ship "Rose" in 1637, and in that year settled at Dedham, Massachusetts. He was a Deputy of the General Court; Member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company; a Freeman 1645; and a Selectman 1664-1666. His first wife was Mary __________, and his sec­ond wife, Joanna who he married in 1647, was the daughter of Thomas Faxon.

 

            JOSHUA FISHER, brother of the above, was born in Suffolkshire, England in 1585 and died in Massachusetts in 1647. His wife was Elizabeth _____ .

 

            DANIEL FISHER was born in England in 1619 and died in Massachusetts in 1683. He came to Boston in 1637 and settled at Dedham, Massachusetts, the same year. He probably was a relative of the above brothers. He was a Freeman in 1640; a Selectman 1650-1681; Captain of a Company of Foot in 1640; Member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company 1640; Deputy of the General Court, and three times Speaker thereof; and the Governor's Assistant in 1682. In 1641 he married Abigail, daughter of Thomas and Susanna Marriott. She died in 1683.

 

            In Maine the Fishers were founded by Samuel. He was a lineal descendant of Sir Anthony Fisher, and was living in North Yarmouth in 1745.

 

            One early ancestor of the American Fishers was John who came to Pennsylvania with William Penn in the ship "Welcome" in the year 1682. He settled at Cape Henlopen, in Delaware, and married Mar­garet Hinfle. Another was Joseph Fisher, who settled in New Jersey. Middletown, Pennsylvania, was founded by George Fisher, son of a John Fisher. Fishers Lane in Germantown, Pennsylvania, was named for the family.

 

            A celebrated beauty of the Revolutionary period was Mary Vining Fisher, a great-granddaughter of John who settled in Pennsylvania (Delaware). Her fame reached the ears of Marie Antionette, who in­quired of Thomas Jefferson, then Ambassador to France, if the stories of her great beauty were true. Among her great admirers were General Lafayette, the Duke of Orleans, Louis Phillipe, and the Spanish Patriot, Miranda.

 

            Many of the American Fishers, however, are descendants of German ancestors of the name. Not a few of the German Fishers descended from noble families and those high in the esteem of the rulers. One of the earliest German Fishers to come to America was Johannes (John), a smith aged 27, who with his wife Maria Barbara, aged 26, and son Andreas (Andrew), aged 1/2 month, came over with the Rev. Joshua Kocherthal and a band of German Palatinates in 1708 and settled in New York state. In 1709 Margaret Fis­cher, fifty-five years old, Catholic, and a widow, and her children; Simon, 30, farmer, Catholic; and Mar­garet, 24, housewife, Catholic, arrived in New York. In 1709, John and Jacob Fischer arrived at Philadelphia, from Germany, and they and their descendants, or part of them settled in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and western North Carolina. In 1732 Wilhelm Fischer arrived and settled at Hain's Church in Berks County, PA.

 

            In 1710, Peter and Sebastian Fischer, heads of families, arrived  in New York and were listed as members of Governor Hunter's East Camps. They later moved up the Hudson Valley. In 1723, Sebastian Fischer and thirty-two other heads of families left the Schoharie Valley of New York, came down the Susquehanna River, and settled in the Tulpehocken Valley, Berks County, Pa. It is from this Ancestor that the Fishers of this history and genealogy are descended. 

 

The Book of Names by Loud D. MacWethy, St. Johnsville, N.Y.

(with reference to the name of Fisher therein) 

 

Page 15- Kocherthal Records, Baptisms by the Rev. Joshua Kocherthal:

            Feb. 23, 1709, at New York, Johannes, child of Johann Jacob and Elizabetha Plettel.

                        Sponsors: Johannes Fischer and Anna Marie Weigand.

 

Page 40- Kocherthal Records, Marriages:

            July 19, 1709. In the colony Quasaic, Johann Fischer, widower, and Naria, daughter of the late Carolus Hill of Stone Town in New England.

 

Page 51- From the London Documents:

            The names, trades, etc. of the German Protestants to be settled in New York. The author of the book of names states, "We are indebted to Pascoe Williams of Albany for the following addi­tional names to the Kocherthal Records. They were secured at the State Library at Albany." The list gives the names of the party which came to New England with Rev. Kocherthal in 1708 from the lower Palatinate in 1708. The list was dated June 28, 1708. Among the names found are:

 

Johannes Fischer         

Smith   

Married Male

Age 27

Maria Barbara Fischer

Wife    

Married Female 

Age 26

Andreas Fischer          

Child   

Male

Age 1/2 mo.

 

Page 67- From Governor Hunter's Ration Lists:

            Palatinate heads of families - Location, New York City, East Camps, Columbia Co., N.Y.

            Fishers on the list as head of families:

            Peter Fischer

            Sebastian Fischer

 

Page 68- List of Palatinates - Copied in London, England, on May 27, 1709.

            Simon Fischer               Husbandman    Catholic                        Age 30

                        List dated June 2, 1709

            Margaretha Fischer       Unmarried        Catholic                        Age 55

            Margaretha Fischer       Unmarried        Catholic                        Age 24

                        List dated June 16, 1709, at St. Catherine's, London, England

            Peter Fischer                Husbandman    Reformed         Age 36

                                                Winedresser                                                    

                                                Had two daughters, age 2 and 5.

 

Page 120 - Colonial Census of 1710 - West Camp - Palatinates remaining in New York.

            No Fischers on this list.

The above information was furnished to the compiler by Miriam Rohrer Shelley, 307 Wyoming Avenue, Maplewood, New Jersey, on June 8, 1934.

 

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Early Fishers in the Colony of New York

(Taken from the minutes of the Colonial Council, 1668-1783)

 

TJERK HAFHENSEN FISHER -  [ Probably meant for John Harmanse Fisher]

Mar   8, 1708 - Petition received from him (probably for a warrant of survey for land)

Mar 25, 1708 - Warrant of survey for Harmansen Fisher signed (See Vol. 10)

Jun    1, 1710 - Orders on petition of Tjerk Harmansen Fisher.

 

JOHN HARMANSE FISHER - (Also Fischer, Vischer, Visscher, Visher).

Jul 25, 1709 The Oneidas (Indians) want John Harmanse Fisher and others to go with them to Canada as interpreters. (See Vol 11 for this, and those below).

Apr 21, 1710 - John Harmanse Fisher was commissioned as an Ensign in Captain Myndert Schuyler's Company, Colonel Peter Schuyler's Regiment.

Aug 24, 1716 - Petition received from him.

Aug 30, 1716 - License to purchase Indian lands granted to him.

Nov  1, 1716 - Warrant of survey granted to him.

Feb 17, 1717 - Patent granted to him.

 

DR. ARCHIBALD FISHER:

Aug 23, 1733 - Warrant signed for Dr. Fisher for medicine for troops at Fort Oswego.

Sep 29, 1737  - Warrant signed for medicines for garrison at Oswego.

Feb 11, 1746 - A Committee of the Council examined the following witnesses, Wm. Brown­john, Archibald Fisher, and Mrs. Garland, in regard to Dr. Magraw.

 

DONALD FISHER:    

            Feb  8, 1764 - Patent ( Since the other patents on this list were granted to soldiers of the French and  Indian War, it is presumed that he too served in that war.)

 

ICHABOD FISHER

Dec 20, 1766 - Land was granted to Ichabod Fisher and others in Saltash Township.

 

JACOB FISHER:

Sep 29,1727 -  Petitions of Johannes Hornbeck and Jacob Fisher referred. (Vol 15).

 

JOHN FISHER:

Jul   8,  1772 - Petition (Probably Private, 55th Regiment) (Vol 31,  page 28).

Dec 1,  1773 - Land granted to him, and others, near New Perth.

 

MARY FISHER:

Nov 11, 1772 - Land granted to Mary Fisher, widow of Sergeant William Fisher, late of the 17th Regiment, probably in Goodwood Township.

 

MINNE FISHER:

Jul 13, 1768 - An order granted on her petition. (Vol 29, page 277).

 

SAMUEL FISHER:

Jan 25, 1770 - Name of Samuel and others to be inserted in a patent granted to William Trent and others, William at the time being in England.

 

THOMAS FISHER:    

Apr   1, 1767 - Patent granted to him and other soldiers. His name was mentioned twice.

Mar 22, 1769 -  Petition granted to him and many others (Vol 29, page 308).

Jan 25, 1770 - His name to be inserted in the patent given William Trent and others.

 

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SOME OF THE PALATINATE FAMILIES WHO CAME TO PENNSYLVANIA

 FROM NEW YORK WITH SEBASTIAN FISHER

 

            In the spring of 1723, thirty-three German Palatinate families, having become disgusted with the situation and living conditions in the Schoharie Valley of New York, cut a road across the hills to the Susque­hanna River, built boats and rafts, loaded them with their families and personal property, and floated down the river to the mouth of the Swatara Creek, south of Harrisburg. They ascended this creek, passed over the low lying hills, and settled in the beautiful Tulpehocken Valley of Berks County. Sebastian Fisher was one of the leading spirits of this migration. A list of the heads of the families was not preserved, but be­low is a list of the families living in the Tulpehocken Valley in 1727, these people having petitioned for a road from Reed's (Reith's) Church to Oley in the same county. The first column gives the names as signed to the petition, and the second column, the manner of its usage today.

 

Michael Aemdrich

Michael Emrick

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Clas Neves

Nicholas Neff

Martin Batdorf

Martin Batdorf

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Niklas Ruell

Nicholas Rule

Philip Braun

Philip Brown

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Casper Reith

Casper Reed

Johannes Christman

John Cristman

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Lenhard Reith

(John) Leonard Reed

Conrad Diffenbach

Conrad Diffenbach

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Niklas Reim

Nicholas Ream

Johan Entefield

John Entfield

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Freiderich Schaeffer

Frederick Shaffer

Lenhart Feg

Leonard Feg

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Martin Staub

Martin Staub

Sebastian Fischer

Sebastian Fisher

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Antoni Schadt

Anthony Schad

Michael E. Harner

Michael E. Harner

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Johan H. Schuchert

John H. Schuchart

Yacob Klopf

Jacob Klopp

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Niklas Scheffer

Nicholas Shaffer

Jacob Korbell

Jacob Korbell

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Peter Klopf

Peter Klopp

 

In addition to the above signers appeared: Abraham Lauck, Adam Lesh, George Lesh, Adam Welborn, and Martin Zarbe.____________

 

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First Generation:

 

                 0.  JohANNES SEBASTIAN Fisher (About 1685 - 1754) 

            Johannes Sebastian Fisher (Sebastian Fischer or Sebastian Fisher) was born in the Rhine river valley of Germany near Hanover about the year 1685. He is the supposed son of Conrad Fischer and Maria of Hadamar, Germany.  Sebastian Fisher married Susanna around the year 1704 in the Rhine river area of Germany.  Around the year 1706, he came to the United States via England and settled in the Schoharie Valley of New York.  In the spring of 1723, Sebastian Fisher and thirty-two other heads of families loaded their belongings and offspring on boats and rafts and traveled down the Susquehanna River as far as the mouth of the Swatara Creek south of Harrisburg. They ascended this creek and settled in the beautiful Tulpehocken Valley in Berks County, Pennsylvania, some fifteen miles northwest of Reading.

 

            In the spring of 1743 John Jacob, Sebastian, and one-hundred-sixty others founded the Tulpe­hoc­ken (Christ) Lutheran Church. It is supposed that Sebastian died in the Tulpehocken Valley around 1754 however there is no known record of such.

 

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Second Generation:

 

                 1.  John Jacob Fisher (About 1720 - 1803) 

            John Jacob Fisher (Son of Sebastian) was born in the Schoharie Valley of New York about the year 1720. In the spring of 1723, the father of John Jacob, Sebastian Fisher, and thirty-two other heads of families loaded their belongings and offspring on boats and rafts and traveled down the Susquehanna River as far as the mouth of the Swatara Creek south of Harrisburg. They ascended this creek and settled in the beautiful Tulpehocken Valley in Berks County, Pennsylvania, some fifteen miles northwest of Reading.

            In the spring of 1743 John Jacob, Sebastian, and one-hundred-sixty others founded the Tulpe­hoc­ken (Christ) Lutheran Church. Jacob's  name appeared on the list. Many of these people formerly belonged to the Reed's (Reith's) Lutheran Church located some two miles east of the Tulpehocken Church.

            On December 9, 1743, John Jacob married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John Frederick of the same locality, and on October 14, 1744, their oldest son, John Adam, was baptized at the Tulpehocken Church. John Philip Schneider and his wife, Catherine Elizabeth, were the sponsors. Two years later another son was born, but his baptismal record seems to be missing. On December 9, 1747, a daughter was born. She was named Anna Catherine and baptized at the Tulpehocken Church on December 13th, 1747. The sponsors were Adam Fisher (believed to have been a brother of John Jacob) and Anna Catherine Anspach. Their fourth child, a daughter, was baptized at the same church on August 20, 1749, and Peter and Magda­lene Anspach were the sponsors. The child was named Magdalene. In 1750, Jacob Fisher was listed as be­ing one of the deacons of the Tulpehocken (Christ) Lutheran Church. On December 8, 1751, their fifth child, a son, was baptized at Christ Church and given the name Christian. The sponsors were Christian Lauer (Lower) and wife. On October 24, 1753, John Jacob received a warrant for the survey of fifty acres in Berks County. On October 13, 1754 their sixth child, a daughter, was baptized at Christ Church. The sponsors were John Anspach and his wife, Ann Elizabeth Fisher, sister of John Jacob, and aunt of the child. The child was named Ann Elizabeth. There is some evidence that a seventh child, a son named Jacob, was born in 1756, but no baptismal record can be found.

            In 1767 John Jacob, commonly called "Jacob" was assessed with 145 acres, 4 horses, 3 cows, and 3 sheep in Tulpehocken Township. Jacob's son, John Adam, commonly called "Adam" appears on the same list as a single freeman. On September 9, 1767, Jacob bought  a tract of land known as "Mouse Hole" in what is today Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA, from Philip Erp (Erb). The same year his second son, John, became a tenant on this land. In those days it was known as Mahanoy Township, and after 1772 was part of Northumberland County. In 1768, Jacob and his son Adam were again listed on the Tulpehoc­ken tax record.

            The noted Lutheran Missionary, the Rev. Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, kept a diary, and of his trip to Fort Augusta (Sunbury) in the summer of 1771, he makes this statement, "I called at the home of J.F., some six miles east of the river at one P.M. on the day of June 26th, and I found that 'Old Man' Fisher had preceded me there by a day." The writer believes that Jacob accompanied Rev. Muhlenberg across the river and examined the land on the Isle of Que, which he bought from Rev. Muhlenberg's parents, the Rev. Dr. Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg, and his wife, Mary or Maria Weiser, daughter of the famous Con­rad Weiser, some two years later. In 1760 when Col. Conrad Weiser died, he left some 3600 acres of land on both sides of the Susquehanna, and islands therein, south of Selinsgrove, to his heirs. Efforts to sell the land seem to have been fruitless and in September, 1773, a deed of partition was recorded at Sunbury (drawing of this tract will be shown elsewhere) dividing the land among the Weiser heirs. The lower end of the Isle of Que and an island in the River, a total of 440 acres fell to Mrs. Muhlenberg, as her share. This land, 167 acres on the Isle of Que and 273 acres on the island, were sold to Jacob Fisher on October 16, 1773. (Description Elsewhere).

            In 1778, Jacob Fisher was assessed for the first time in Penn Township, Northumberland (Snyder) County with 150 acres. His son Adam became a tenant on his Isle of Que tract in this year (1778). In the same year, Jacob was assessed with personal property only, in Tulpehocken Township, and his son Chris­tian was taxed with Jacob's land in that township. The tax lists of that year show him as a nonresident landowner in Penn Township, Northumberland County, and as a resident and personal property owner in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County. On December 30, 1784, Jacob sold the 167 acres in Penn Town­ship to his son Adam (Northumberland Deed Book "C", page 226). On the same date, he sold his son John the "Mouse Hole" tract in Mahanoy Township, and it is believed that he also sold his Tulpehocken land to his son Christian at the same time. The Penn Township tract was owned in 1934 by Michael Oliver Fisher, a great-great-grandson of the original Fisher owning it. The "Mouse Hole" tract was sold on May 5, 1801 by John Fisher to Peter Schwartz, and a descendant of this man, J.M. Schwartz, Urban, PA, is the present owner. A few years ago the Tulpehocken tract was owned by Henry Wilhelm, a descendant of Jacob Fisher. This tract lay close to the church which Jacob and his father helped to organize and to which Jacob's father donated five acres of land in 1743. With the sale of his Penn Township land to his son, Jacob's name no longer appeared on the tax list there. The same is true in Mahanoy Township. In Tulpehocken Township, he was taxed with per­sonal property only for some years and then finally seems to have gone to his son Christian or one of his daughters to live.

            Jacob's will,  made in 1802, does not mention a wife; she must have died before him. (A copy of the will is shown below). He died in 1803 and is buried in the old cemetery at Christ's church about a mile west of Stouchsburg, PA. Due to the weathering of the tombstones, however, the writer was unable to identify his grave, or that of his father, who is also buried there.

            According to the American Archives, Jacob Fisher was one  of a committee of two in Tulpe­hocken, appointed to look after the relief of distressed families of soldiers in the service during the Revolution. In so doing, he helped to establish this country, and his descendants therefore are eligible for membership in the Sons or Daughters of the American Revolution. His three sons served in the Revolutionary forces, and it is be­lieved that his three son-in-laws served also. 

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            Mrs. Annie Fisher Chapman, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, has an elaborately decorated copy of the 92nd Psalm, written in German, fairly well preserved, but a third part of it missing, which was written by the above John Jacob Fisher on July 2, 1754. The writer has a photostatic copy of the original, and has copied the last line of it below.

 

"Johann Jacob Fischer in Dolpenhacken geschrieben den 2ten T. Julius Anno 1754."

 

                        Translated:

 

"John Jacob Fisher, written at (in) Tulpehocken, the 2nd day of July in the year 1754." 

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Extracts From Deed, Rev. Henry M. Muhlenberg to Jacob Fisher

 

            October 16, 1773 - Rev. Henry Muhlenberg of Philadelphia, clerk, and Mary, his wife, [she being one of the daughters of Conrad Weiser, late of the town of Reading, Berks County, Esquire, deceased], sold to Jacob Fisher, yoeman, of Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

            Whereas, Thomas and Richard Penn, by patent of October 17, 1750, granted to Conrad Weiser, two tracts: Mahoniah [Mahanoy] on the east bank of the river Susquehanna, Northumberland County, then in Lancaster County, and three islands in the river Susquehanna opposite the said two tracts, containing in the whole 866 acres, which Conrad Weiser became seized of, as also several other tracts, more especially a tract then in Cumberland County nearly opposite the above recited tract on the west bank of the river Susque­hanna, now in Northumberland County, about 725 acres; all which several tracts and several islands in the whole about 2642 & 1/2 acres and 36 perches;

            Conrad Weiser being so seized made his will, stating "Item, I give devise and bequeath unto my children, Philip, Frederick, Peter, Samuel, Benjamin, Mary Muhlenberg and Margaret Fricker, all those my lands lying beyond the Kittocktinny mountain, and my grants to lands lying beyond the said mountain, to be divided in the manner following, that is to say to my son Philip, two eights parts or shares of the whole, and to each of my other children, one-eighth part or share." By virtue of which, Henry Muhlenberg and Mary his wife became seized of an undivided one-eighth part of the said lands. The said Philip Weiser being seized of two-eighths parts died intestate and his 2/8 part descended to his children: Conrad Weiser, Jr. [Captain John Conrad Weiser], Peter Weiser Jr., and Jabitz Weiser; and whereas the said Frederick Weiser, Peter Weiser, Samuel Weiser, Benjamin Weiser, Conrad Weiser Jr., Peter Weiser Jr., Jabitz Weiser, Henry Muhlenberg and Mary, his wife, and Anthony Fricker and Margaret, his wife, by indenture of seven parts, dated September 24, last [1773] Frederick Weiser of the 1st part, Peter Weiser of the 2nd part, Samuel Weiser of the 3rd part, Benjamin Weiser of the 4th part, Conrad Weiser Jr, Peter Weiser Jr., and Jabitz Weiser, of the 5th part, Henry Muhlenberg and Mary, his wife, of the 6th part, and Anthony Fricker and wife, Margaret, of the 7th part, made a partition:

            Unto Henry Muhlenberg and Mary, his wife, in right of said Mary, was allotted as their eighth share, the tract at the mouth of the Middle creek [now Penns Creek] and on the Susquehanna River, 167 acres, being part of the tract of about 725 acres, and also an island in the river Susquehanna opposite the north part of the tract, 273 acres, being an island granted to Conrad Weiser, Esq., by proprietary patent on October 17,1750.

            Now, Henry Muhlenberg and Mary his wife, for £425 sold to Jacob Fisher all that tract of 167 acres and the island of 273 acres. WITNESSES: Benjamin Miller and Abraham Shoemaker. [Northumberland Co. Deed Book, "C", page 224] 

 

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Bond of Benjamin Weiser to Jacob Fisher 

 

            November 21, 1773, Benjamin Weiser, Esq., of Northumberland County, PA, is bound to Jacob Fisher of Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, in the sum of £200; whereas Henry Muhlenberg, Minister or Clerk, and Mary his wife, for £425 paid to them by Jacob Fisher did by indenture of October 16, 1773 did transfer and make over to Jacob Fisher 137 acres, and another tract in the island in Northumber­land County; and whereas, the above Benjamin Weiser by dividing the whole tract of land, formerly the property of Conrad Weiser, Esq., deceased, between the children of Conrad Weiser, Esq., deceased, did allow to Jacob Fisher and open road on the land of Benjamin Weiser; the condition of this obligation being that Benjamin Weiser will keep an open road, beginning at the line of Jacob Fisher near Middle creek, and thence upward on Middle Creek to a branch of Penns Creek, one perch wide. WITNESSES: D. Levan and John Rose. [Northumberland Deed Book , "C", page 223]

 

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Sale of Island in the River

 

            July 17, 1777, Jacob Fisher of Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pa, Yoeman, and Maria (Mary) Elizabeth, his wife, sold to John Ferree of Lancaster County, Pa., gentleman, an island in the River Susquehanna. [This is believed to have been Hoover's Island], 273 acres, it being the island granted to Jacob Fisher on October 16, 1773, by Henry Muhlenberg and Mary, his wife. WITNESSES: Jacob Etch­berger, John Reily, and Jacob Neff. [Northumberland Deed Book, "B", page 466]

 

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Extract, Sale of Isle of Que Land to Adam Fisher

 

            December 30, 1784. Jacob Fisher of Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Yoeman, and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, sold to Adam Fisher, one of their sons, of Penn Township, Northumberland County, Yoeman, for £500, tract between the Middle Creek and the Susquehanna River, 167 acres, at lower end of Isle of Que, which Rev. Henry M. Muhlenberg and Mary his wife on October 16, 1773, sold to Jacob Fisher. WITNESSES:

John Spyker and Henry Spyker. 

 

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Extract, Sale of "Mouse Hole" Tract to John Fisher

 

            December 30, 1784. Jacob Fisher of Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA., Yoeman, and Mary Elizabeth, his wife, sold to John Fisher [One of Jacob's sons] of Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Yoeman, a tract which the Proprietors granted to the above named Jacob Fisher on June 28, 1768, being the same tract obtained from Philip Erb in September, 1767, lying then in Berks, but now in Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, containing 304 acres and 126 Perches, called "Mouse Hole"  for £500.   WITNESSES: John Spyker, Henry Spyker. (Northumberland County Deed Book "E", page 294.)      

Jacob Fisher on the Tax Lists

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Tulpehocken Township,                                    1767    145 Acres, 4 horses, 3 cows, 3 sheep

Berks County, Pennsylvania                  1768    150 Acres, 4 horses, 3 cows, 4 sheep

                                                            1769    Personal Property Only

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Penn Township, Northumberland                      1778    167 Acres

County, Pennsylvania                            1782    150 Acres

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Will of John Jacob Fisher (c. 1720-1803) of Tulpehocken Township

 

            In the name of God, Amen.  I, Jacob Fisher, of Tulpehocken Township in the County of Berks and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Yeoman, being at present in perfect health of body and sound mind, memory, and understanding, blessed by God for the same, but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and publish this my last will and testa­ment, in manner and form following, to wit: Principally and first of all, I commend my immortal soul into the hands of God, who gave it - hoping through the merits of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, to receive remis­sion of all my sins and a happy admission into the realms of bliss and immortality - and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christianlike manner at the discretion of my executors, hereinafter named. And as to such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life, I give, devise, and dispose of the same in the following manner, to wit:

Imprimis - It is my will and I do order and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid and satisfied, as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. Item - I give and bequeath to each and every of my three daughters, to wit; Catherine, the wife of Christian Noecker; Magdalene, the wife of Ja­cob Reed; and Elizabeth, the wife of Adam Kreitzer; the sum of £500 lawful money of Pennsylvania, to be paid and delivered by my executors, hereinafter named, unto each and every of my aforesaid three daugh­ters or to their respective heirs or representatives from my estate, provided, always that my execu­tors shall have due regard and power to deduct such articles and sum or sums, from either of my aforesaid daughters bequeathed £500 which I have advanced to each of them in my lifetime, or by me charged upon a piece of paper to them in order to bring them or their heirs or representatives upon an equal portion of £500, as aforesaid. Item - It is my will and I do order that neither of my three sons: Adam, John, or Chris­tian, or their heirs shall have any demands against my estate, until each of my said three daughters or their heirs or representatives have fully received their several legacies of £500, as aforesaid, because I have allowed and advanced unto each of my aforesaid three sons in the lands and other articles, which I have given and granted unto them in my lifetime, and whenever the aforesaid legacies to my daughters are paid and satisfied, as aforesaid, it is my will that my six children, to wit: my three sons, Adam, John, and Christian, and my aforesaid three daughters, or their several heirs or representatives, shall equally divide the remain­der of my estate amongst them, share and share alike. And, Whereas,  I am bound in a certain instrument of writing unto the late Reverend Henry Muhlenberg, deceased, to pay 1/8 part of all the costs and charges, which would, or if any should accrue upon or concerning some lands, in company with the heirs of Conrad Weiser, Esquire, deceased, as in and by the said Instrument of Writing will more fully appear. It is there­fore further my will and I do order and direct my executors, hereinafter named, or the survivors of them, shall and do appropriate the sum of £300, out of my estate, for the use and payment of such part of the costs, should any accrue, as I am bound in the aforesaid Instrument of Writing, and I do hereby authorize and empower my executors, hereinafter, named, as soon as conveniently may be after my decease, to draw the aforesaid £300 from my estate, and as soon as they conveniently can, place the same out at interest, for the fulfillment of my part in the said Instrument of Writing, mentioned, but in case the said £300 with the interest it may have gained should not be sufficient to pay or discharge such debt, then and in such case, shall my six children, their heirs or legal representatives, shall pay each a proportional  part toward the discharge of such deficiency. And, lastly, I nominate, constitute, and appoint my son, Christian Fisher, and my son-in-law, Christian Noecker, to be my executors of this my last will and test­ament, hereby revoking and disannulling all former wills by me made, and ---

            In witness whereof, I the said, Jacob Fisher, have hereunto set my hand and seal this Fifth day of October in the Year of our Lord, One-Thousand-Eight-hundred and Two.

WITNESSES:                                                              Jacob Fisher ( Seal )

 

Comments by the Writer:

            The indications are that Jacob's wife, Mary Elizabeth Frederick, had died prior to the making of this will. If there were any other children, they also died before, and left no heirs. The writer thinks there may have been one or two other children. If so, they possibly died in their minority. It is believed that all of his children, except his son Christian, and daugh­ter Catherine (Mrs. Christian Noecker), lived at a distance, and this may have been the reason for appointing them the executors. Christian lived on the old Fisher Homestead, which his grandfather, Sebastian, had owned as early as 1723 or 1724.

 

Known Children of John Jacob Fisher and his Wife Mary Elizabeth Frederick.

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i.

John Adam (7 Oct 1744 - 21 Nov 1825) - m. Margaret Eliz Reid (25 Nov 1752 - 9 Feb 1830)

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ii.

John Fisher (1746 -    ?    )

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iii.

Anna Catherine  (9 Dec 1747 -    ?    ) m. Christian Noecker

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iv.

Magdalene (11 Aug, 1749 -    ?   ) m. Jacob Reed

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v.

Christian (3 Dec 1751 -    ?    )

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vi.

Ann Elizabeth ( 30 Sep 1754 - _ ?__) m.  Adam Kreitzer.

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2. Anna Elizabeth Fisher, Wife of John AnspacH  (Abt 1724 - ? )

 

                           Ann Elizabeth Fisher, daughter of Sebastian, was born about the year 1724, in Tulpehocken Town­ship, Berks County, PA. According to the records of the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church, she mar­ried John Anspach in the year 1744. The only other information the writer has located on her to date is that on October 13,1754, she and her husband acted as sponsors at the baptism of Ann Elizabeth Fisher, the youngest daughter of John Jacob Fisher and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Frederick. Ann Elizabeth Fisher Anspach was a sister of John Jacob, and he named his youngest daughter for her. John Anspach, her husband, was assessed with 150 acres, 3 horses, 2 cows, and 1 sheep in Tulpe­hocken Township in 1767 and 1768. During the second year a single man of the same name was assessed also, maybe their son. In 1779 two John Anspachs were assessed with large tracts in the township. In 1785, there were three John Anspachs in the township. One was a son of Leonard, and one a son of Peter. Pe­ter was probably a brother of the elder John. Peter and Magdalene Anspach were the sponsors of Magda­lene Fisher at her baptism in 1749. A John Anspach was Captain of the 3rd Company, 2nd Battalion of the Berks County Militia in 1780.

 

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3. John Adam Fisher  ( Abt 1726 -   ?   )

 

       John Adam Fisher,  born about 1726, is supposed to have been a son of Sebastian Fisher, and a brother to John Jacob and Anna Elizabeth, mentioned above. On December 13, 1747, he and Anna Cather­ine Anspach (probably a sister of John Anspach, married to Ann Elizabeth Fisher, Sister of John Jacob) were sponsors at the baptism of Anna Catherine, the daughter of John Jacob Fisher and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Frederick, according to the records of the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church. In 1758, Adam Fisher and Christina, his wife, had their son, John Jacob, who was born on 29 Oct 1758, baptized at the same church.

 

       An Adam Fisher (probably the same) was Adjutant of the First Battalion, Lancaster County Militia, in the year 1777.

 

       Adam Fisher was a resident of Manor Township, Lancaster County. Tax Record given below.

1771              100  Acres          2 horses                       3 cows

1772              100 Acres           2 horses                       3 cows

1773              100 Acres           3 horses                       4 cows

1779              100 Acres           4 horses                       2 cows

1782              124 Acres           5 horses                       4 cows

 

Children of John Adam Fisher (Born about 1726), and his wife, Christina

30      i.   John Jacob Fisher (Oct 29, 1758 - ____________)

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4. Ulrich Fisher  

 

       Ulrich Fisher is supposed to have been a son of Sebastian Fisher. Like his supposed brother, John Jacob Fisher, he was assessed in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA., and in the years 1767 and 1768 was assessed with 100 acres, 2 horses, 2 cows, and 2 sheep. The next tax list available is that of 1779, but the name of Ulrich is missing from it.k The tax record of Ulrich Fisher in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, follows:

       1771         100 Acres                    2 horses                       3 cows

       1772         100 Acres                    2 horses                       3 cows

       1773         140 Acres                    0 horses                       1 cow

It is presumed that he retired from Active farming the 1773. Ulrich may have died before the Revolution, or was to old to serve, because no Revolutionary record appears for him.

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Third Generation:

 

10. John Adam Fisher (1744-1825), commonly Called "Adam Fisher"

 

       John Adam Fisher, son of John Jacob (son of Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA., on 7 October 7, 1744, and died in Penn Township, Snyder County, PA., near Selinsgrove, on November 21, 1825. His mother was Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John Frederick, of Tulpehocken Town­ship. His wife, Margaret Elizabeth Reid, evidently from the same section, was born on November 25, 1752, and died near Selinsgrove, PA., on February 9, 1830. Adam was baptized at the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church, about a mile west of Stouchsburg, PA., on October 14, 1744, and his sponsors were John Philip Schnei­der and his wife, Catherine Elizabeth. Little is known of the early life of this man, but it is assumed that his was the lot of all pioneer children, hard work, long hours, and considerable development of initiative. The first time his name appears in the public record is in 1767 and 1768, when he was taxed as a single man in Tulpehocken Township, and at the same time his father and supposed Uncle Ulrich were taxed with land and other property there.

 

             Adam was married to Margaret E. Reid (maybe Reed) on April 26, 1768, and evidently lived in Tulpe­hocken Township until the spring of 1778, when he became a tenant on his father's land in Penn Town­ship, Northumberland County, now Snyder County, PA. This was the land at the lower end of the Isle of Que, 167 Acres which his father had purchased from the Rev. Dr. Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg and his wife, Mary Weiser, on October 16, 1773. Here Adam lived as a tenant farmer until December 30, 1784, when he purchased this tract from his father for £500. It is evident that he was a trustworthy man, because the year after his moving to Penn Township, he was elected a Road Supervisor, quite a job in those days when there were practically no roads and not very much money to build any. In 1781, he and William Meese were Road Supervisors, and in 1783, he was elected Overseer of the Poor for Penn Township (which in those days comprised most of Snyder County). On March 2, 1787, he bought at Sheriff's sale the land of Captain Benjamin Weiser, which adjoined his own on the north. The deed was executed by Thomas Grant, Sheriff of Northumberland County, but Adam being unable to pay the full amount, bor­rowed the money from his brother, Christian; his father; and his brother-in-law, Christian Noecker, all of Tulpehocken Township. On May 22, 1787, he gave them a mortgage on his new purchase. In 1801 he and his sons, John and Christian, subscribed to a fund for the erection of the First Lutheran Church of Selins­grove, and all three of them are buried in its nearby cemetery. On October 20, 1807, Adam purchased a tract of 144 acres known as "Poland" from Eva Rehn, a widow of Philadelphia. This tract was located along the Middle Creek in the now Penn Township, and was tenanted by his son, John, at one time. In 1791, he established a ferry across the river near the lower end of the Isle of Que; this was a link in the "Reading Road". The same year a road from the western end of the ferry was proposed up the Penns Creek Valley into Center County. The eastern end of the ferry became the village of Fisher's Ferry. In 1800 part of the road from the western end of the ferry to Selinsgrove was relocated. In 1798, in addition to his large land holdings he was taxed with a storehouse and ferry in Penn Township. On July 6, 1811, he sold his Isle of Que holdings to his sons George and Christian, the lower part to Christian, and the upper to George. After the sale of this he purchased some land and a mill, or built a mill in what is now Beaver Town­ship, but he continued his residence on the Isle of Que until his death.

 

            Adam served in the military forces during the Revolution, both in Berks and Northumberland County, and received depreciation pay. He served as a Private in Captain Sebastian Miller's company of the Berks County Militia, and in Northumberland County, he was a member of Lieutenant Jacob Speece's Company in 1780.

 

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Extracts from  Adam Fisher Land Purchases and Sales

           

            March 2, 1787 - Thomas Grand, Esq., High Sheriff of Northumberland County, sold, as land of Benjamin Weiser, located on the Isle of Kew (Que), Penns Township, Northumberland County, to Adam Fisher of the same township for £740, area about 236 acres.

WITNESSES: John Boyd, L. Keene. (Northumberland County Deed Book "C", page 469)

           

            May 22, 1787 - Mortgage - Adam Fisher of Penns Township, Northumberland County, and Mar­garet, his wife, for £800, grant to Christian Fisher and Jacob Reed, of Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, and Christian Noecker of Heidelberg Township, Dauphin County, two tracts in Penns Township on the Isle of Kew (Que), one beginning at the Middle Creek (now mouth of Penns Creek) and Susque­hanna River and along the river, 167 acres, which Jacob Fisher and Mary Elizabeth, his wife, sold to Adam Fisher on Dec 30, 1784. The other adjoining the above tract on the north, the river on the east, the land of Jabetz Weiser on the north, and the Middle Creek on the west, 226 acres, being the tract which Thomas Grant, Sheriff, sold as the estate of Benjamin Weiser on March 1st, last, to Adam Fisher. Provided, how­ever, that if Adam Fisher pays the said £800 to Christian Fisher, Jacob Reed, and Christian Noecker by March 15, 1789, then this indenture is to be void.

WITNESSES: Christian Lower, Jacob Fisher.

(Northumberland County, Deed Book "C", page 468)

           

            July 8, 1811 - Adam Fisher of Penns Township, Northumberland County, and Margaret, his wife, sold to Christian Fisher, same Township, for £1000, tract in Penns Township on Susquehanna River adjoin­ing George Fisher, along Back (Penns) Creek to where it empties in the river, thence up the river, 164 acres and 40 perches, it being part of a larger tract on the Isle of Que, which the Commonwealth of Pennsylva­nia on April 24, 1795, granted to Adam Fisher.

WITNESSES: Jacob Lechner, Charles Drum.

(Patent Book 23, page 454) (Northumberland County Deed Book "Q", page 471) --

 Note: This is practically the same tract that Adam bought from his father in 1784.

           

            July 8, 1811 - Adam Fisher of Penns Township, Northumberland County, and Margaret, his wife, sold to George Fisher (their son) of Penns Township, for £1000, tract in Penns Township on Back Creek, adjoining Conrad Weiser, north 79, east to Susquehanna River, thence down its several courses to the divi­sion line of Christian Fisher, thence up back creek, 164 acres and 40 perches, it being a part of the larger tract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on April 24, 1795, granted to Adam Fisher. (Part of this was purchased from the Benjamin Weiser estate in 1787) -

 

 WITNESSES:  Jacob Lechner and Charles Drum.

 

(Patent Book 23, page 454) (Northumberland County Deed Book "Q", page 472.

 

Articles of Agreement Between Adam Fisher

and His Son, John George, commonly called George

           

            Articles of Agreement made and concluded upon, by, and between Adam Fisher of Penns Township, Northumberland County, State of Pennsylvania of the one part, and George Fisher, son of the said Adam Fisher, for an in the consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of the state aforesaid, to him, in hand paid by the said George Fisher, as well as a further consideration of eight hundred and fifty pounds of like  money, aforesaid, to him the said Adam yet to be paid by the said George, his heirs, executor, administrators as follows, to wit; the sum of seventy-five pounds yearly, successively on the First day of June, until the said consideration is fully paid and satisfied, the first installment is to be due on the First of June 1812. He, the said Adam Fisher, has agreed to grant and convey unto the said George, his son, the one-half of his tract of land situate on the Isle of Que, the upper part thereof, so as to make an equal division of the said tract of land between his two sons, George and Christian, by a straight line to run from the river to Back Creek, which conveyances shall be executed within two months from this date. He the said Adam, nevertheless, reserves for himself during his natural life, the little field near the said Back Creek, which has always been in the possession of the said Adam. He the said George Fisher for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, covenants, promises and agrees to and with the said Adam that he the said George, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns of the said plantation, yearly and every year, in proper season, shall deliver unto the said Adam and his wife, fifteen bushels of good merchantable wheat, fifteen bushels of buckwheat, fifteen bushels of corn, fifteen bushels of oats, one tun [ton] of first crop hay, one tun [ton] second crop hay, two barrels of cider, one barrel of cider oil, seven pounds of good wool, but if the said Adam shall at any time chuse [choose] to relinquish the receiving of the buckwheat and corn, aforesaid, then the said George shall deliver to the said Adam and his wife, one fat hog to weight at least two hundred pounds, to be cleaned in a butcher-like manner, also one hundred pounds of good beef of a hind quarter with the tallow, but at the death of the said Adam or his wife, the one-half of the articles aforesaid, or dower, shall only be delivered to the survivor. He, the said George, shall also yearly give the said Adam and his wife one quarter [acre] of flax ground and one quarter of an acre of potato ground, but if the said Adam and wife shall at any time chuse (choose) to relinquish their right to the flax and potato ground, then the said George is to deliver unto the said Adam and his wife in lieu thereof, fifteen pounds of good clean flax, fifteen pounds of tow, and as many potatoes as they shall have occasion for, but at the death of either, the one-half only shall be delivered to the survivor of them. They or the survivor of them, shall have the liberty of taking as many apples as they may have occasion for house use. The said George is also to haul all the produce the said Adam shall from time to time raise on the little reserved field near the Back Creek, to the house of the said Adam, or to his barn clear of any charges. He the said Adam, for himself and his wife, shall have free ingress and egress of all the roads, lanes, alleys or pathways on or which may be on the said plantation, so as to give free access to the said reserved field. He, the said George, shall also keep in pasture, along with his own cattle, during the summer season, one cow and one calf, free of expense, and shall also deliver into the yard of the said Adam the one-half of the firewood which he and his wife, or the survivor shall have occasion for, and as much at each time as shall be demanded and required, cut small for stove and kitchen use, and for the true performance of all and singular, the covenants and agreements aforesaid, both parties bind themselves, each unto the other, in the sum of Two-Thousand-Pounds of the lawful money of Pennsylvania. In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals this tenth day of June One-Thousand-Eight-Hundred-and-Eleven.

 

WITNESSES PRESENT:

 

J.C. Weiser                                                                              signed:  Adam Fisher (Seal)

Jacob Lechner                                                                                      George Fisher (Seal)

 

The Will of Adam Fisher 1744-1825)

(John Adam Fisher)

 

            In the name of God, Amen. I, Adam Fisher, of Penns Township, Union County, State of Pennsylvania, yoeman, being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be the Almighty God for the same, do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following:       Principally and first of all, I commend my soul into the hand of Almighty God, to be in mercy received, and my body I give to the earth, to be buried in a Christianlike manner, and as touching my worldly estate, wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this world, after my just debts and funeral expenses are paid, I give, devise, and bequeath in manner and form following:

            First - I give and devise that my beloved wife, Margaret, shall have the sum of one-thousand dollars, lawful money of the United States, to be paid her out of the first money which shall come into the hands of my executors, hereinafter named, and she shall and may keep as much of my house and kitchen furniture as she shall think proper, and shall and may keep one cow of my flock, if she thinks proper, and at all events, she the said Margaret, shall have all things, dower, etc., as is stipulated in an article of agreement which I have made with my son, Christian Fisher, over and above what I have bequeathed her in this will.

            Second - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my son, Christian, the plantation which I sold him some time ago, as by a deed which I made to him will appear, and for which plantation he paid me in full, except what he is to give to my wife, Margaret, as per a former agreement made with him.

            Third - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my son John the plantation on which he resides at present and which I sold to him some years ago, as a deed which I made to him appears, and for which plantation he paid me in full, except what he is to give to my wife, Margaret, as per an agreement with him.

            Fourth - I order and direct that my son Benjamin Fisher Shall have my house and three lots of ground in Swifttown (Beavertown), Beaver Township, Union County, likewise about eight acres of ground adjoining the said town, during his natural life for his use, and after the decease of my said son, Benjamin, the said lots and land are to fall back to my estate.

            Fifth - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my son George Fisher the plantation on which he resides and for which plantation he paid me in full except what he is to give my wife, Margaret, as per an agreement in writing made with him. He, the said George, having paid me in full for the said plantation, except as above excepted.

            Sixth - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my son Peter Fisher the sum of five hundred dollars of lawful money of the United States to be paid to him by my hereinafter mentioned executors, as soon as so much cash of mine comes to them after my decease, at least within two years after my decease.

            Seventh - I give bequeath, and devise unto my daughter Margaret, intermarried with John Snyder, the interest of One-thousand-dollars to be paid to her yearly, and to begin one year after my decease, and the principal to remain in the hands of my executors, for the use of my dead daughter's children, until the decease of my said daughter Margaret, then to be paid to my said grandchildren as they become of age of twenty-one years, and in case of the death of any of the said grandchildren, the survivor, or survivors of them shall receive their respective share of the said principal sum to be equally divided between them, or the survivors of them.

            Eighth - I give, devise, and bequeath to my son Jacob Fisher the plantation on which he resides at the present, and which I sold to him , as will appear by a deed made to him by me for the same, and which shall be considered as his share of my estate at present.

            Ninth - I give, devise and bequeath unto my grandchildren, Amelia, Henry, and Elizabeth, which are the children of my late son, Michael Fisher, deceased, the sum of two hundred dollars each, which is to be retained in the names of my executors, and to be paid to them by my said executors, as they become of the age of twenty-one years, or whenever either of them married, and in the case of the death of any of my said grandchildren, the said sum is to be divided between the survivor, or survivors of the.

            Tenth - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my son David Fisher a certain tract of land situated in Penns Township, Union County, State of Pennsylvania, containing about eighty acres, more or less, adjoining John Fisher's, Daniel Mowrer's, Jacob Fisher's, and Simon Bickel's land, to have and to hold the said tract of land, to him, his heirs, and assigns forever. My hereinafter named executors are to execute a deed to the said David for the said tract of land as soon as possible after my decease.

            Eleventh - I order and direct that the tract of land which I own in Center Township, Union County, and likewise the hill land which I own in Chapman (now Union) Township, in said County, at the mouth of Middle Creek and extending up the said creek to John Snyder's tract of land, on which Jacob Zouns now resides, shall be sold at the discretion of my hereinafter named executors, either by private of public sale, but in case they cannot sell the said two tracts of land at a reasonable price, then it is my will to rent it out until they can obtain a reasonable price therefor. The first mentioned tract is the item mentioned in Center Township, is the same whereon a grist and saw mill is erected.

            Twelfth - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my granddaughter, Magdalena, daughter of my deceased son, John Adam Fisher, the sum of fifty dollars, lawful money of the United States, to be paid to her two years after my decease by my executors.

            Thirteenth - It is my will, and I order and direct that my hereinafter named executors, shall settle my whole estate within three years after my decease, and after this settlement, if any sum of money shall remain, in addition to the hereinbefore bequests, in the hands of my executors, the same shall be equally divided between my own children, hereinbefore mentioned, viz., Christian; John; Benjamin; George; Peter; Peggy, intermarried with John Snyder; Jacob; and David.

            And, lastly, I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my beloved sons, Christian Fisher, George Fisher, and John Fisher, executors of this my last will and testament, and I revoke, disannul all other wills, legacies, and bequests, by me heretofore made, declaiming this and no other, to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I, Adam Fisher, have hereunto set my hand and seal the Tenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, One-Thousand-Eight-Hundred-and-Twenty-Four.

 

WITNESSES:                                                                                       his

Joseph Feehrer                                                                         Adam    X    Fisher

George ___________?                                                                                   mark

            his  X  mark

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            The above will was probated at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on December 6, 1825. Union County Will Book "A", page 266.

 

Author's comments:

            Judging from his will, Adam Fisher was unable to write and possibly could not read, however, his old family bible seems to indicate that he or some one in his family could write, because it contains the names and dates of birth of all of his children. Mrs Annie Fisher Chapman, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, had the old bible in 1934.

            A recapitulation of his will would indicate him to be a man of above average wealth of that time. He bequeathed $1000 to his wife; $500 to his son Peter; the interest of $1000 to his daughter Margaret, and after her death this sum was to go to her children. He bequeathed $600 to Michael's children, and $50 to John Adam's daughter. He deeded a farm of 164 acres to Christian; one of 164 acres to George; one of 80 acres to David; one to John (This was probably the Poland tract of 144 acres); one to Jacob; and a house, three lots, and eight acres in Beavertown to Benjamin for a life estate. Beside this he owned land at the mouth of Penns Creek in what is now Union Township and a grist and saw mill property near Beavertown in what was then Center Township.

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Will of Margaret, Widow of Adam Fisher

 

            In the name of God, Amen. I, Margaret Fisher, widow and relict of Adam Fisher, late of Penns Township, Union County, and state of Pennsylvania, deceased, being sick and weak in body, but of sound mind, memory and understanding, praised be God for it, and considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof, and to the end that I may be better prepared to leave this world, whenever it shall please God to call me hence, do therefor make and declare this as my last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say, first and principally, I commend my soul into the hands of the Almighty, my Creator, hoping for free pardon and remission of all of my sins, and to enjoy everlasting happiness in the heavenly kingdom through Jesus Christ, my Saviour. My body, I commit to the earth, at the discretion of my executors, hereinafter mentioned, and I give and bequeath unto my grandchildren; Eliza Fisher, Moses Fisher, Aaron Fisher, Margaret Fisher, and Hannah Fisher, and the survivors of them, they being the children of my deceased son, David Fisher, a certain tract of land situate in Penns Township, aforesaid, containing about one hundred acres, adjoining the land of Hood Irwin, John Fisher, and others, and for which tract of land I hold a Sheriff's deed, dated the eighteenth day of December, one-thousand-eight hundred and twenty-eight, and acknowledged in open court on the same day as is and by the said recited deed, relation being thereunto had, will appear to have and to hold the said tract of land with the appurtenances unto them, the said Eliza Fisher, Moses Fisher, Aaron Fisher, Margaret Fisher, and Hannah Fisher, or the survivor or survivors of them, their heirs and assigns, forever. Provided that my son Jacob Fisher shall have the said tract of land in his use for the space of three years from this day in order that the said tract of land be put in order, fences made thereon when necessary, during the said three years, and the taxes be paid by him, the buildings on the said tract of land to be occupied by the above mentioned, my grandchildren, from this day forward, with their mother, if they choose so to do. And as for the remainder of my personal estate and moveable goods, I give and devise the same to my children, that is, to my son Christian; the children of my deceased son John Fisher; (Rebecca, intermarried with Peter Arnold, John Fisher, Jacob Fisher, Elizabeth, intermarried with Jonathan Teyand, Peter Fisher, Amelia Fisher, Mary Fisher, and Jonathan Fisher, which are the children of my deceased son, John Fisher), and the survivor or survivors of them; my son Benjamin Fisher, George Fisher, Peter Fisher, Margaret Fisher, intermarried with John Snyder, and Jacob Fisher. My said personal estate and moveables are to be divided among my said last before mentioned children and grandchildren, share and share alike, in a reasonable time after my decease, but if they should prefer to sell the said moveables and divide the money arising therefrom, I allow them so to do by public vendue. Lastly, I nominate, constitute and appoint my beloved son Jacob Fisher, the sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all wills heretofor by me made, declaiming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I, the said Margaret Fisher, to this my last will and testament, have set my hand and seal this twenty-third day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine.

WITNESSES:                                                                          Her

Joseph Feehrer                                                     Margaret        X       Fisher

John Stayley                                                                             Mark

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Authors Comments on the Will of Margaret Fisher, Widow of Adam.

            Evidently she was unable to write. She must have accumulated some property after the death of her husband. This will was probably written by Squire Joseph Feehrer of Selinsgrove, who also wrote her husband's will, and witnessed both of them. John Stayley, the other witness, was probably the second husband of Michael Fisher's widow, at least she married a man of that name. Margaret Fisher's will was probated at Lewisburg, PA, on February 15, 1830, in Union County Will Book "A", page 365. The executor of her will as the great-grandfather of the compiler of this work.

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Children of John Adam Fisher and His Wife, Margaret Elizabeth Reid. 

40 -

i.

John Adam Fisher Jr. (13 Jul 1769 - 12 Dec 1798), m.

41 -

ii.

Christian Fisher (21 Jun 1771 - 26 Jan1844, m. Hannah Snyder

                                                                m.  Elizabeth Snyder (27 Apr 1779 - 13 Apr1851)

42 -

iii.

John Fisher (28 Apr1773- 19 Aug 1826), m. Cath. Hosterman (24 May 1779 - 24 Nov 1864)

43 -

iv.

Benjamin Fisher (30 May1775 -    ?    )                 

44 -

v.

John George (17 Oct 1777 - 21 Dec 1832), m. Mary Mag. Rhoads (27 Sep 1783 - 12 Oct 1849)

45 -

vi.

Peter Fisher (31 Mar 1781 -                         

46 -

vii.

Marie Margaret (19 Oct 1782 - 25 Apr 1870), m. John Snyder (29 Nov 1776 - 29 Apr 1851)

47 -

viii.

John Jacob (15 Jun 1786 - 8 Mar1846), m. Leah ------- , who died in 1820

                                                             m. Rebecca Speece (19 Mar 1799 - 16 Aug 1862)

48 -

ix.

John Michael (26 Aug 1789 - 23 Jul 1820), m. Cath. Eliz.Morr(1 Sep 1793-24 Apr1856)

49 -

x.

David Fisher (30 Dec 1791 -     1827?), m. Anna Maria -------  (29 Dec 1797- 16 Feb 1876)  

 

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11.  John Fisher  (1746- __________)

 

            John Fisher, second son of John Jacob (son of Sebastian),  was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, in 1746. His mother was Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John Frederick. Little is known of John until the year 1767 when his father bought the "Mouse Hole" in what later became Mahanoy (now Jordan) Township, Northumberland County, and John became a tenant on his father's land there. The location of this farm was some six miles east of the present town of Herndon. On June 26, 1771, the Rev. Frederick A. Muhlenberg stopped at his house and found Jacob Fisher of Tulpehocken Township, John's Father, there. (From Muhlenberg's diary). John's name appears at various times on the Mahanoy Tax list. On December 30, 1784, he bought the "Mouse Hole" Tract in Mahanoy Township from his father for £500, it consisted of 304 acres, 126 perches. John owned this land until May 1801, when he sold it to a Mr. Schwartz, whose descendant, J.M. Schwartz of Urban, PA, owns it today (1934). Tradition has it that John Fisher and his family moved to Ohio, after the sale of their land in Mahanoy Township, but the writer's effort to trace him there have failed.

            John Fisher was a Revolutionary soldier and received depreciation pay for services in the North­umber­land County Militia.

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12. Ann Catherine Fisher, Wife of Christian Noecker

 

            Ann Catherine Fisher, oldest daughter of John Jacob (son of Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on December 9, 1747, and baptized at the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church on December 13 of that year. Her sponsors were Adam Fisher (possibly an uncle of hers) and Anna Catherine Anspach, for whom she was named. Her mother was Mary Elizabeth Frederick. Very little is known concerning her early life in Tulpehocken Township. She married Christian Noecker and lived in Heidelberg Township, Lancaster County. Below is the assessment record of Christian as given in the Pennsylvania Archives:

 

Christian Noecker, Heidelberg Township, Lancaster (now Dauphin) County, PA

            1771 ---           100 Acres        3 Cows                        4 Horses

            1773 ---           100 Acres        3 Cows                        3 Horses

            1779 ---   100 Acres    3 Cows                        3 Horses

            1782 ---   108 Acres    4 Cows                        3 Horses

 

            The Noeckers still lived in Heidelberg Township on May 22, 1787, because on that date Adam Fisher of Penns Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, gave an £800 mortgage to Christian Noecker, Jacob Reed, and Christian Fisher.

            Christian Noecker was a Revolutionary soldier and served as a Private, 6th Class in the 7th Company, 2nd Battalion of the Lancaster County Militia in 1782.

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13. Magdalene Fisher, Wife of Jacob Reed

 

            Magdalene Fisher, daughter of John Jacob (son of Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on August 11, 1749, and was baptized at the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church on August 20th the same year. Peter and Magdalene Anspach were her sponsors, and she was probably named for Magdalene Anspach. The mother of Magdalene was Mary Elizabeth Frederick, daughter of John. Little is known of her early life, except that she married Jacob Reed, probably one the four or five of this name living in Tulpehocken Township at the time. There were in the Township, Jacob Sr., assessed from 1767, or before, still living in 1785. In addition there were in 1784, Jacob, son of Frederick; Jacob, son of Nicholas, Jacob, son of Leonard, and in 1785, Jacob, son of Thomas. So it is difficult to tell which Jacob was the husband of Magdalene.

            A Jacob Reed was Ensign in Captain Michael Ferrer's Company of the Berks County Militia during the Revolutionary period.

            In 1802, Magdalene was mention in the will of her father, John Jacob Fisher.

 

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14. Christian Fisher (1751-            ) of Tulpehocken Township

 

            Christian Fisher, son of John Jacob (son of Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on December 3, 1751, and was baptized at the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church in that township on December 8th of the same year. His sponsors were Christian Lauer (Lower) and wife. It is also quite probable that he was named for Christian Lauer, because the Lauers and Fishers were close neighbors and good friends, possibly relatives. His mother was Mary Elizabeth Frederick. Little is known of Christian's early life, except that he married Mary ________ and remained on the homestead farm which he purchased from his father, probably at the same time that his father sold farms to his other two sons, that is, on Dec 30, 1784. Christian was taxed with land in Tulpehocken Township as early as 1779, and probably before, but only as a tenant. Some of his property record appears below:

           

            1779    130 acres         2 horses                       4 cows

            1780    146 acres         2 horses                       5 cows

            1781    147 acres         3 horses                       4 cows

            1784    147 acres         4 horses                       4 cows 6 sheep

           

            This land is said to be the farm which his grandfather, Sebastian Fisher, bought when he settled there in 1723, and is near the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church.

            Christian Fisher received depreciation pay for services in the Berks County Militia during the Revolutionary War. In 1776 he served in Captain Daniel DeTurck's Company, and in 1780 he was on the payroll of Capt. Ferdinand Ritter's Company, 6th Battalion.

            Christian was mentioned in his father's will made in 1802.

 

Children of Christian Fisher and His wife ____________________.

70 -

i.

--------  Fisher (                                       ) m. a Wilhelm

71 -

ii.

--------- A daughter

72 -

iii.

Jacob Fisher      --    Said to have gone to Ohio.

73 -

iv.

John (4 Mar1795-8 Mar 1840, m. Anna Sheetz (29 Mar 1802-19 Oct 1877) dau of Peter & Eliz.

74 -

v.

Christian Fisher, Jr.  (                                        ) , m.  --------------- Zimmerman  

                          

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15. Ann Elizabeth Fisher, Wife of Adam or Andrew Kreitzer 

 

Ann Elizabeth Fisher, youngest daughter of John Jacob (son of Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on September 30, 1754 and was baptized at the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church, on October 13th of the same year.  Her sponsors were John Anspach and his wife, Ann Elizabeth Fisher, an aunt of the child, for whom she evidently was named. Little is known about Ann Elizabeth except that she married Adam or Andrew Kreitzer (maybe Jintzer). The writer was unable to find an Adam Kreitzer on the tax lists, but did find an Andrew Kreitzer, laborer, living in Tulpehocken Township in 1779. On feb 22, 1785 this man was granted a warrant of survey for 60 acres somewhere in Berks County, but the Pennsylvania Archives seem not to give any additional information on him. Ann Elizabeth Fisher was mentioned in the will of John Jacob Fisher, her father, which was written in 1802.

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30. John Jacob Fisher (1758-  _____)

 

            John Jacob Fisher was a  son of Adam Fisher, who was a supposed son of Sebastian. John Jacob  was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on October 29, 1758, and baptized soon thereafter at the Tulpehocken Lutheran Church. His mother's name was Christina _________________. It is supposed that his father was Adam Fisher of Manor Township, Lancaster County, an officer in the militia during the Revolution.

 

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40. John Adam Fisher (1769-1798)

 

            John Adam Fisher Jr., son of John Adam (John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on July 13, 1769, and died in what is now Penn Township, Snyder County PA, on December 12, 1798. He came to the Isle of Que with his parents in the spring of 1778 where he lived the usual life of a pioneer settler's child. It is supposed that he was married about the year 1793, but the name of his wife is unknown to the writer. It is presumed that he lived in Penn Township from the time he went there until his death, a period of some twenty years. Letters of administration in the estate of John Adam Fisher Jr. were granted to George Ferster and John Adam Fisher Sr. on December 28, 1798, at Sunbury, PA. Sureties for the administrators were Abraham McKinney and Peter Ferster. Due to the prevalence of the name Ferster, it is believed that this may have been the family name of his wife. He had one daughter. (See Adam Sr's will). He is buried by the side of his parents in the cemetery of the First Lutheran Church in Selinsgrove, PA.

 

Children of John Adam Fisher Junior and his Wife, ___________________.

80

i.

Magdalena Fisher (born about 1795), m. Elijah Henry and lived in Iowa about 1840.

 

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41. Christian Fisher (1771-1844)

 

            Christian Fisher, son of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on June 21, 1771 and died on the Isle of Que in what is today Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, on January 26, 1844. He came to what is now Penn Township with his parents in the spring of 1778, and tradition has it that he married a Weiser about 1792, and that she died a few months after the marriage. He then married Hannah Snyder, born about 1778, sister of John Snyder, who married Christian's only sister, Marie Margaret Fisher. Christian and Hannah had several children before Hannah died. Some years after Hannah's death, Christian married Elizabeth Snyder (Apr 27, 1779 - Apr 13, 1851), a sister of Hannah. Christian and his wife Elizabeth are buried in the cemetery of the First Lutheran Church in Selinsgrove, and their graves are marked.

            Some uninformed people have stated that Christian was the first of the Fisher name to live on the Isle of Que, and gave him rather an unsavory record, but the evidence seems to be otherwise, that he was no different from others at the same time and station. In 1801, Christian, his father, and his brother John contributed to the fund for the erection of the First Lutheran Church of Selinsgrove of which they were members. In 1811 Christian was appointed a member of the board of viewers to view the bridge constructed across the Middle Creek at Bake Over Hill by Jacob Lechner, contractor. On July 8, 1811, Christian bought the lower part of the Isle of Que holdings of his father for £1000. The tract consisted of 164 acres and 40 perches.

             On this tract, about the year 1812, he built a brick dwelling which is still standing and now owned by his grandson, Michael Oliver Fisher, son of Michael [about 1935]. In digging the foundation for this residence seven Indian skeletons were unearthed. Indian skeletons and many Indian relics have been found in  a plat of about one-fourth mile square in that area.

 

Children of Christian Fisher and his wives Hannah and Elizabeth Snyder.

81 -

i.

John Fisher (16 Jul 1797 - 5 Apr 1873), m. Anna Zern (14 Jul 1799 - 9 Apr 1853)

                                                                     m. Mary Zern (-------  1795 - 6 Feb 1886)

82 -

ii.

Elizabeth Fisher, m.  -------- Motz

83 -

iii.

George (11 Mar 1801 - 6  Feb 1881),m. Rebecca Gemberling (13 Aug 1813 - 22 Dec 1847)

                                                   m. 13 Jun 1850 Susan Synder (4 Apr 1826 - 22 Feb 1900)

84 -

iv.

Margaret (24 Dec 1803 - 26 Dec 1888),m.21 Mar 1825 Wm Moyer (15 Nov1801-4 Jan 1876)

85 -

v.

Lydia Fisher (                                            ) m.  Mr. Gutelius

86 -

vi.

Mary Fisher  (                                            ) m. Rev. Wm. Schooh

87 -

vii.

Jacob Fisher (16 Aug 1808 - 30 Jan 1880) never married.

88 -

viii.

Daniel Fisher (25 Mar 1810 - 25 Apr 1885), m. Amelia Laudenslager (17 Dec 1817 - 7 Jul 1893)

89 -

ix.

Michael Fisher (6 Sep 1813 - 16 Apr 1867), m. 21 Feb 1864 Sarah Hoot (                                        )

90 -

x.

Christian Jr. (2 Feb 1816 - 10 Jul 1860), m. 3/13/1845 Lydia Hendershott (3/27/1816-2/17/1877)

91 -

xi.

Benjamin  (10 Feb 1818 - 24 Mar 1875), m.16 Jun 1853 Lydia Snyder (6 Aug 1831-16 Feb1910)

 

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42. John Fisher (1773-1826)

           

            John Fisher,son of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on April 28, 1773, and died in what is now Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, on August 19, 1826. His wife was Catherine Hosterman, daughter of the famous Colonel Peter Hosterman of the Susquehanna Valley section. Catherine was born in what is now Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, on May 24, 1779, and died in the same section on November 24, 1864. Both are buried in the cemetery of the First Lutheran Church of Selinsgrove, PA, near John's parents.

            John came to the Isle of Que in Penn Township with his parents in the spring of 1778, but little is known about him from that time until 1797, when he married Catherine. In 1821, he was a Road Supervisor in Penn Township. John bought from his father, Adam, part of the tract purchased from the Benjamin Weiser estate, and also probably the "Poland" tract which Adam bought from the widow Eva Rehn of Philadelphia in 1807. This land lay north of the Middle Creek and west of the present Penns Creek and surrounded Bake Over Hill. It was at the foot of Bake Oven Hill where John built the stone house. Today (1935) this land is largely owned by Frank and Adam Fisher, his great-grandsons.

            At the time of his death not all of his children had reached maturity and a guardian was appointed for the minors.

 

Children Of John Fisher and his Wife, Catherine Hosterman.

92 -

i.

Margaret  (11 Sep 1798- 12 May 1890), m.25 Jan 1820 Peter Arnold (25 Jun 1793- 23 Jun 1873)

93 -

ii.

John (11 Jan 1800 - 2 Sep 1861), m. Lydia Witmer (16 Nov 1811 - 14 Sep 1880)

94 -

iii.

Elizabeth (                                     ), m. Jonathan Weiand

95 -

iv.

Amelia  (                                      ), m. ______________ Thompson

96 -

v.

Peter   (27 Feb 1809- 9 Oct 1856), m. 11 Feb 1845  Susan Lloyd (14 Sep 1815- 4 Apr 1861)

97 -

vi.

Jacob   (                 - Feb 1837), m. Fannie Brobst

98 -

vii.

Mary    (12 Nov 1813 - 5 Jun 1896), m. 25 Oct 1836  Dr. Henry A. Lechner

99 -

viii.

Jonathan (25 Dec 1818 - 5 Feb 1893) Never Married 

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43.  Benjamin Fisher ( 1775 - ------ )

 

            Benjamin Fisher, son of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on May 30, 1775. His mother was Margaret Elizabeth Reed. He came to what is now Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, in 1778 with his parents. Tradition has it that he was never married and that he died somewhere in Ohio. Little is known of this man's life. His father in his will made on March 10, 1824 states the following, "4th - I order and direct that my son, Benjamin Fisher, shall have my house and three lots of ground in Swifttown, Beaver Township, Union County, PA: likewise about eight acres of ground adjoining the said town, during his natural life, for his use, and after the decease of my said son, Benjamin, the said lots and land are to fall back to my estate. NOTE: Swifttown is today Beavertown and this part of the former Union County, is now Snyder County.

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44. John George Fisher (1777-1832)

           

            John George Fisher, son of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on October 17, 1777, the last of Adam Fisher's children to be born there. He was known as George throughout his life. His mother was Margaret Elizabeth Reed. George died in what is now Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, on December 21, 1832. His wife was Mary Magda­lene Rhoads, daughter of Captain Francis William Rhoads, formerly of Northampton County, PA, but from about 1785 a resident of Penn Township. Mary Magdalene was born in Salisbury Township, Northampton County, PA, on September 27, 1783, and died in Penn Township, Snyder County, on October 12, 1849. Both are buried in the cemetery of the First Lutheran Church in Selinsgrove, PA, as is also Captain Rhoads and his wife. George and Magdalene were married on January 16, 1802. The family Bible of George Fisher on Jan 1, 1935 was in the hands of Mrs. Charles W. Keller (nee Fry) in Selinsgrove. A translation of German script within it reveals the following:

            "I [John George Fisher] was born Oct 17, 1777, the name give me in Holy Baptism was George. My father was Adam Fisher and my mother Margaretta. My godparents were George ___________ and his wife Margaretta.

            I entered into the bonds of matrimony on January 16, 1802 with Mary Magdalene Rhoads. Her father's name was Franz Rhodes and her mother was Hannah. She was born on September 27, 1783 in Salzburg (Salisbury) Township, Northampton County.

            So much concerning myself.

            On  the 9th of September, 1803, God blessed us with a daughter. The name given her in Holy Baptism by the Rev. George Geistmeier, was Mary. Her godparents were Franz Rhodes and his wife Hannah.

            On the 11th of April, 1805, God blessed us with a son. The name given to him in Holy Baptism by the Rev. Conrad Walter was Daniel. His sponsors were Adam Fisher and his wife Margaretta. (Died in 1806?).

            On the 9th of February, 1807, God blessed us with a daughter. The name given her in Holy Baptism by the Rev. Conrad Walter was Hannah. Her sponsors were Christian Fisher and his wife, Hannah.

            On the 10th of February, 1809, God blessed us with a daughter. The name given her in Holy Baptism by the Rev. Conrad Walter was Sarah. Her sponsors were Jacob Rhodes and his wife Catherine.

            On the 30th of January, 1811, God blessed us with a son. The name given him in Holy Baptism by the Rev. Conrad Walter was Karl (Charles). His sponsors were his parents.

            On the 15th of April, 1813, God blessed us with a son. The name given him in Holy Baptism by the Rev. Conrad Walter was Samuel. The sponsors were his parents

            On the 3rd of January, 1815, God blessed us with a daughter. The name given her in Holy Baptism by the Rev. conrad Walter was Susanna. Her parents were her sponsors."

 

NOTE: George Fisher's daughter, Sarah, married John Fry and left no offspring. John Fry then married and had a number of children by his second wife. Some of their names are John Fry, George Fry, and Mrs. Charles W. Keller, all of Selinsgrove. The elder Fry evidently inherited his first wife's property, and that is probably the reason this Bible is now in non-Fisher hands.

 

            On July 8, 1811, George Fisher (1777-1832) bought from his father, John Adam, the upper half of his father's holdings of land on the Isle of Que, 164 acres and 40 perches for £1000. Part of this land was included in the purchase Adam made in 1787 from Thomas Grant, Sheriff, in the matter of the Benjamin Weiser estate. In 1824, George built the large, stone, mansion dwelling, which is still standing (1935), one of the most beautiful of its kind anywhere. In 1935 it was owned by Mrs. Charles T. Aikens of Selinsgrove. Many of the older folks, including the writer, will remember the old log house which stood between the Stone house and the river. Captain Benjamin Weiser evidently built this house, and lived here as early as 1771, possibly before.  It is said that Benjamin's father, the noted Conrad Weiser, had built and intermittently occupied a hut near this location many years earlier, when he went back and forth through the Susquehanna Valley on his various missions for the colonial proprietors. The log house, used as a storage place for the various Fishers living in the store mansion house, stood until about the year 1920 when it was razed. An agreement which is interesting material because of the detail that it contains, entered into between George Fisher and his father is found under his father's sketch. [John Adam Fisher # 40).

            John George was a farmer, a constable of Penn Township in 1825, and a township auditor in 1827.

 

Children of John George Fisher and His Wife, Mary Magdalene Rhoads.          

100

i.

Mary (9 Sept 1803 - 1 Jun 1877), m. John Kants  (14 Oct 1802 - 19 Jun 1853)

101

ii.

Daniel (11 Apr 1805 - Believed to have died in 1806 and buried in Old Lutheran Cemetery.

102

iii.

Hannah (9 Feb 1807 -                   ), m. John Deitrick.

103

iv.

Sarah (10 Feb 1809 - 5 Jan 1876, m. John Fry.

104

v.

Charles (M.D.) (13 Jan 1811 - 11 Jun 1873), m. Phoebe Bergstresser.

105

vi.

Samuel (15 Apr 1813 -  17 May 1885), m. Henrietta Fisher (                                          )

106

vii.

Susanna (3 Jan 1815 -   ?   ), m. 25 Jan 1836, Elijah Coldren (25 Nov 1806 - 14 Apr 1900)

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45.  Peter Fisher (1781- ______)        

 

            Peter Fisher, son of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in what is now Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, on March 31, 1781. His mother was Margaret Elizabeth Reed. Tradition has it that Peter was married and that he had a son and a daughter, but the writer has not been able to find any one who can vouch for this. In the will of Peter's father this item is found; "I give, bequeath and devise unto my son, Peter Fisher, the sum of five hundred dollars of lawful money of the United States, as soon as so much cash comes to them (the executors) after my decease, at least within two years after my decease." This will was made on March 10, 1824, so he must have been living at the time. His mother made her will on March 23, 1829, and she also mentions him as one of her heirs. Where he lived, or when he died, the writer is unable to tell. One must remember that there were at least three Peter Fishers living in Penn Township at that time and that it may be difficult to trace this one.

 

Children of Peter Fisher and his wife, ___________________.

107

i.

_______________ Fisher, a son.

108

ii.

_______________ Fisher, a daughter.

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46.  Marie Margaret Fisher, Wife of "Colonel" John Snyder

 

            Marie Margaret Fisher, sometimes called "Peggy," only daughter of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in what is today Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, on October 19, 1782, and died somewhere near Fishers Ferry in Northumberland County, PA, on April 25, 1870. Her mother was Margaret Elizabeth Reed. Marie Margaret married "Colonel" John Snyder of the Fisher's Ferry section of the present day Northumberland County and resided east of the river all her life. Adam Fisher opposed the married of his only daughter, and possibly her nine stalwart brothers did also, but a romance blossomed between her and the young man from across the river, so he came for her in a boat one night; she was ready and they eloped, were married, and lived "happy ever after," according to some of her descendants. John Snyder was born on November 29, 1776, and died on April 29, 1851. He is said to have been buried in the old cemetery at Fishers Ferry, but that his wife was buried at the Presbyterian Church Cemetery at the Howling Run, not far away. John Snyder's father was a Revolutionary soldier. John's sisters, Hannah and Elizabeth, in turn became wives of Christian Fisher, a brother of Marie Margaret Fisher.

            The will of Marie Margaret's father, Adam, was made on 10 March, 1824. It states the following: "7th - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my daughter, Margaret, intermarried with John Snyder, the interest of one thousand dollars to be paid to her yearly, and to begin one year after my decease; the principal to remain in the hands of my executors, for the use of my daughters children, after her decease...."

 

Children of Marie Margaret Fisher and her husband, John Snyder:

110

i.

Elizabeth Snyder (                                      ), m. John Wynn

111

ii.

Adam Snyder

112

iii.

Thomas Snyder

113

iv.

John Snyder

114

v.

Sallie Snyder

115

vi.

Peter Synder

116

vii.

George Snyder 

 

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47.  John Jacob Fisher (1786-1846), commonly called "Jacob"

 

            John Jacob Fisher, son of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que, Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on June 15, 1786, and died in the same Township on March 8, 1846. His first wife was Leah __________. They were married in 1816 or 1817 and she died in 1820. Some time later he married Rebecca Speece, who was born  on March 19, 1799, and died on August 16, 1862. He and his second wife are buried in the Baker Cemetery, just outside of Selinsgrove, PA.  Who his first was and where she is buried is unknown to the compiler, who is a great-grandson of John Jacob. John Jacob's mother was Margaret Elizabeth Reed. His father's will, made on March 10, 1824, states the following: "8th, I give, devise and bequeath unto my son, Jacob Fisher, the plantation on which he resides at present, and which I sold to him, as will appear by a deed made to him by me for the same, and which shall be considered as his share of my estate at present." Jacob's mother in her will designated him as her executor, and the writer has in his possession, numerous releases which he secured from her various heirs. One of these will be given below.

            Jacob owned the farm later owned by Michael Fisher,. then Calvin Forry, then Robert Stauffer, near the bridge across the Middle Creek into Neitz's Valley. In Jacobs day, the house on this farm stood about one hundred yards south of the present house (1935), and some of Jacob's children, probably all of them, were born there. Jacob was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Selinsgrove.

            During the period of the war of 1812, he held the Commission of an Ensign of Militia. This Commission today is in the hands of the writer. A copy of it follows:

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Pennsylvania S.S.

In the name of and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Simon Snyder, Governor of the said Commonwealth

 

 

To Jacob Fisher of the County of Northumberland, Greetings:

           

            Know that you, the said Jacob Fisher, being duly elected and returned, are hereby commissioned Ensign of the Fifth Company of the Seventy-seventh Regiment of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the First Brigade of the Ninth Division composed of the Militia of the Counties of Northumberland, , Bradford and Susquehanna. To Have and To Hold this commission, exercising all the powers, and discharging all the duties thereto lawfully belonging and attached, for the term of four years to be computed from the Third day of August, one-thousand-eight-hundred and eleven, if you shall so long behave yourself well.

In Testimony Whereof, I have set my hand, and caused the Less Seal of the State to be affixed to these Presents, at Harrisburg, the Ninth day of June in the year of our LORD, one-thousand-eight-hundred and twelve, and of the Commonwealth the thirty-sixth.

                        By the Governor,

James Trimble, Deputy Secty.

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Children of John Jacob Fisher and his first wife Leah __________________.

117

i.

Leah (13 Oct 1818 - 22 Nov 1893) m. 1842, George B. Garman (25 Jul 1822 - 27 Feb 1885)

118

ii.

David (10 Feb 1820 - 18 Mar 1887), m. 24 Nov 1844, Abigail Shipman (4 Jun 1820 - 24 Feb 1907)

119

iii.

Henry (10 Feb 1820 - 17 Apr 1894), m. abt 1845, Catherine Hiltenitle.

 

Children of John Jacob Fisher and his second wife, Rebecca Speece.

120

iv.

Levi (9 May 1821 - 19 Sep 1863), m. 12 Nov 1843, Elizabeth Aigler(1 Nov 1824 - 23 Sep 1901)

121

v.

Adam J. (7 Apr 1826 - 13 Oct 1901), m. Barbara Woodling (15 Oct 1828 - 24 Dec 1910)

122

vi.

Elizabeth (24 mar 1840- 30 May 1882), m.2 Feb 1860, Sam Woodling (Dec 1835- 20 May 1913)

 

 

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48. John Michael Fisher (1789 - 1820) Commonly Called "Michael"

 

            John Michael Fisher, son of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on August 26, 1789, and died on July 23, 1820 in what is today Washington Township of the same county. His mother was Margaret Elizabeth Reed. In boyhood he lived on the Isle of Que, but after his marriage he moved to a farm along the Middle Creek in Washington Township, east of Freeburg. On May 16, 1813, he married Catherine Elizabeth, daughter of Philip, and granddaughter of Andrew Morr Jr. Catherine was born on September 1, 1793, in what is today Washington Township, Snyder County, PA. She was a close Bible student and in her early years read many German religious books. She had a retentive memory and could readily recite Scriptural passages without reference to the book. After a brief illness from pneumonia, she passed to the spirit world on April 24, 1856. She and her husband lie side by side in the Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery at Freeburg. (The writer is indebted to the late Calvin Fisher Moyer of Freeburg, grandson of this couple, for most of the above information. In early boyhood, Mr. Moyer had ample opportunity to know and love his grandmother). On August 19, 1820, letters of administration in his estate were granted to Christian Fisher (brother) and Philip Morr (father-in-law). The widow is supposed to have married John Stayley some years after the death of Michael, but the author cannot vouch for this. In his will made March 10, 1824, Adam Fisher bequeathed $200 to each of the three living children of his deceased son, John Michael.

 

Children of John Michael Fisher and his Wife, Catherine Elizabeth Moor (Moore)

123

i.

Amelia (23 May 1814 - 9 Jan 1872), m. 26 Nov 1835, John A. Hilbish (1 Jan 1814 - 8 Mar1850)

124

ii.

Henry Philip (29 Dec 1815 - 21 May 1885), never married.

125

iii.

Isaac   ( 17 Nov 1817 - 3 Aug 1819)

126

iv.

Eliza   (3 Jul 1819 - 17 Dec 1905), m. 1 Feb 1842, George C. Moyer (7 Apr 1816 - 6 Mar 1900)

 

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69. David Fisher (1791 - 1827 ?)

 

            David Fisher, youngest son of John Adam (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on the Isle of Que on December 30, 1791 and died in the same township about the year 1827. His mother was Margaret Elizabeth Reed. He married Anna Maria (probably Yocum of Yochim), who was born on December 29, 1797 and died on February 16, 1876. It is not known where David is buried, but his wife was interred in the Salem (Row's) Cemetery. In his father's will, made on March 10, 1824, we find the following: "10th - I give, bequeath, and devise unto my son, David Fisher, a certain tract of land situate in Penn Township, Union County (now Snyder County), Pennsylvania, containing about eighty acres, more or less, adjoining John Fisher, Daniel Mowrer, Jacob Fisher, and Simon Bickel's land, to have and to hold the said tract of land, to him, his heirs and assigns, forever. My hereinafter named executors are to execute a deed to the said David, for said tract of land as soon after my decease as possible." In his mother's will, made on March 23, 1829, she bequeaths a certain tract of land in Penn Township, which she had bought at Sheriff's sale, to the five children of her deceased son, David.

            David Fisher served in the war of 1812 as a Private in the company of Captain John Snyder, who was the son of the Pennsylvania Governor. This company was part of Uhle's Battalion of General Cadwall­ader's Brigade at Camp Dupont, Delaware, on November 14, 1814, and was known as the Selinsgrove Rifle Volunteers.

 

Children of David Fisher and his Wife, Anna Maria _______________.

127

i.

Eliza (11 Jun 1816 - 18 Oct 1896), m. John Reed (20 May 1812 - 30 Jun 1897).

128

ii.

Moses (12 Feb 1816 - 23 May 1894), m. Annie Esterline (30 Jan 1827 - 10 Dec 1876)

                                                                m. Matilda Sprenkle

129

iii.

Aaron ( 1823 - ______), m. 19 Nov 1848, Sara Ann Lenig (18 Jun 1825 - 5 Oct 1917).

130

iv.

Margaret (                                        ), m. 9 Apr 1858 Benjamin Neiswender

131

v.

Hannah  (                                        ), m Peter Shaffer 

                       

70.  ________________ Fisher, wife of __________ Wilhelm

 

            ____________ Fisher, daughter of Christian (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA. She married a Mr. Wilhelm, and they had children. A descendant, Henry Wilhelm, lived on the old Sebastian Fisher farm in 1916 according to the late Edmund G. Fisher, a descendant of Christian. 

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72.  Jacob Fisher ( abt 1780 -      ?      ) 

 

            Jacob Fisher, son of Christian (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken township, Berks County, PA, about 1780. The writer knows nothing about him, except that he is supposed to have gone to Ohio to live, probably about the same time as his Uncle John  in 1801.

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73.  John Fisher (1795 - 1840) 

 

            John Fisher, son of Christian (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, PA, on March 4, 1795, and died in the same vicinity on March 8, 1840. He married Anna Sheetz, who was born on March 29, 1802 and died October 18, 1877. She was th daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Sheetz. Both John and Anna are buried in the old cemetery of the Tulpehocken (Christ) Lutheran Church about a mile west of Stouchsburg, Berks County, PA.

 

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74.  Christian Fisher, Jr. ( Abt 1775  -     ?      ) 

           

            Christian Fisher Jr., son of Christian (son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Tulpehocken Town­ship, Berks County, PA about 1775. He married ___________ Zimmerman.

 

Children of Christian Fisher Jr. and his Wife, _________________ Zimmerman.

132

i.

Henry                         (  Had a son)

133

ii.

Mary (1808 - 1887), m. Jacob Winters (1806 - 1865)

134

iii.

George Fisher

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Fifth Generation

 

80. Magdalena Fisher, Wife of Elijah Henry

 

            Magdalena Fisher, daughter of John Adam Jr. (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in what is now Snyder County, PA, about the year 1795. Her father died in 1798, and it is believed that she was his only child. The name of her mother is unknown. She was bequeathed fifty dollars by the will of her grandfather, John Adam, made on March 10, 1824. Evidently she was not married at the time as only her first name was mentioned. She married Elijah Henry and moved to the state of Iowa about 1840. She returned to Pennsylvania to learn if all of her grandparent's estate which was due her had been turn over to her. It is supposed that the Henrys had children, but the writer was unable to contact anyone who knew anything about them.

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81.  John Fisher  (1797 -    ?    )

 

            John Fisher, son of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Town­ship, Snyder County, PA, on July 16, 1797. His mother was Hannah Snyder. He lived on the Sand Hill in Penn Township for a number of years and then traded farms with his brother George, who had located in the western part of the county near Richfield, Juniata County. It was here John died on April 5, 1873. John's first wife was Anna Zern, probably the daughter of Jacob Zern, the papermaker. Anna was born July 14, 1799 and died on April 9, 1853. Later John married Anna's sister, Mary Zern, who was born in 1795 and died on February 6, 1886, age 91 years. John and his two wives are buried in the cemetery of the Lutheran Church in Richfield, Juniata County, PA. All of his children were by his first wife.

 

Children of John Fisher and His First Wife, Anna Zern.

140

i.

Joseph (22 Feb 1822 - 9 Nov 1907), m. Mary McCullough.

141

ii.

Mary (8 Dec 1825 - 27 Feb 1896), m. 25 Dec 1849, Nathaniel Yoder (30 Oct 1815 - 11 Jan 1902)

142

iii.

Isaac (6 Sep 1827 - 10 Dec 1890),m. 23 Jan 1849, Lovina Kantner.

                                                          m. Cath.M.Kohler (29 Nov 1828 - 2 July 1918)

143

iv.

William (Jul 1829 -    ?   ), m. ______________ no issue. Went West as young Man.

144

v.

Elizabeth (8 Mar 1831 - 15 Oct 1897), m.  6 Feb 1851, John Graybill (8 Oct 1821 - 24 Jul 1855)

                                                                   m. John Winey :(1 Mar 1820 - 15 Jan 1893)

145

vi.

Sarah (4 Apr 1833 -      ?     ), m. Andrew Kohler

146

vii.

Lydia ( 28 Mar 1835 - 15 Oct 1897), m. Augustus Cox -  No issue

147

viii.

John P. (29 Mar 1837 -     ?     ), m.                                (Pittsburg)

148

ix.

Solomon George (1 Mar 1840 -   ?   ) m. Nannie Eaton

                       

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82.  Elizabeth Fisher, Wife of John Motz Jr.

 

            Elizabeth Fisher, daughter of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on the Isle of Que. Her mother was Hannah Snyder.  Elizabeth was born on November 1, 1800, and died January 31, 1882. She married John Motz and lived in Centre County, PA. John was born on January 6, 1792 and died November 22, 1849. These two were married on December 11, 1827.

             Elizabeth and John became acquainted as he floated grain and flour down the Penns Creek to be shipped by the canal to Harrisburg and other points south. When the Motz Mill at Woodward, Centre County, PA, burned;  it was rebuilt through contributions of time and lumber by neighbors. A distillery was also built, and using the charred grain from the mill fire and good spring water from Sand Mountain, a whiskey known as "Old Motz" was made, which gained for itself a wide reputa­tion in Philadelphia.

            A newspaper clipping of the death of Elizabeth Fisher Motz states that she was a member of the Lutheran Church for sixty-three years. When John died in 1849, his son, John Christian Motz, took over his father's property. 

 

Children of Elizabeth Fisher and Her Husband, John Motz Jr. 

149  

i.

John Christian (22 Jun 1832 - 17 Jan 1894), m, Maranda Reigard (25 May 1835 - --1891)

150

ii.

Catherine(14 Nov1836-30 Apr1918),m.20Aug1861,Geo.P.Weaver(21 Feb 1836-11Apr1908)

151

iii.

Lydia (25 Apr 1835 - 3 May 1882), m. 25 oct 1870, Dr. Chas.E.Gutelius  (  ? - 8 Dec 1913)

152

iv.

Sarah (21 Feb 1831- 7Apr1887), m.18 Feb1851 PeterB.Neff, MD (23Nov1816- 7Apr1880)

153

v.

Mary E. (11 Feb 1845 - 31 Oct 1863) Unmarried.

153 B

vi.

William Henry Motz (13 Mar 1839 - 22 Jul 1841)  

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83.  George Fisher (1801 - 1881)

 

            George Fisher, son of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born, probably at Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County, PA, on March 11, 1801, and died in Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, on February 6, 1881. Sometime after his birth, his parents moved across the river to the Isle of Que, and his father built the large brick house on the land purchased in 1811 from John Adam, his father. After marriage, George settled near Richfield in the western end of the county; but after some years, he traded farms with his brother John, who had located on the Sand Hill in Penn Township. George's first wife was Rebecca Gemberling, who was born in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on August 13, 1813, and died on December 22, 1847. On June 13, 1850, George married Susan Snyder, who was born on April 4, 1826, and died on February 22, 1900. George and his two wives are buried in the Baker Cemetery just west of Selinsgrove. George Fisher was a farmer all of his life. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and in Penn township, he was a School Director in 1847, and a Tax Assessor in 1848. 

 

Children of George Fisher and his first wife, Rebecca Gemberling. 

160

i.

Hanna Eliz.(27 Sep 1833- 14 Dec1908), m.28 Sep1854 Geo.Herman(31 Aug 1831-10 Jun1907)

161

ii.

Sarah Jane Fisher - Never married.

162

iii.

Eva Ann Fisher (1837 - 1844)

163

iv.

Ellen R.(6 Sep18391 Feb 1926), m.12 Mar1862  Jacob Walter(12 Dec1836- 25 Sept1901)

164

v.

Calvin (27 Sep 1842 - 25 Aug 1872),m.24 Nov1864 Matilda Miller(10 Nov 1845- 18 Jul 1905)

165

vi.

Caroline(23 May 1845-1 Oct 1922),m.30 Sep1866Wm.B.Gemberling(4 Oct 1841- 28 Dec 1922)

 

Children of George Fisher and his second wife, Susan Snyder.

166

vii.

Newton S. Fisher  (1851 -   ?     )  -   No Issue

167

viii.

William  A. (9 Feb 1853 - 21 Sep 1931), m.24 Dec1878 Margaret Gemberling(19 Nov 1859- ? )

168

ix.

Annie (30 Oct 1854  -    ?    ), m. Henry Chapman in 1908. No issue.

169

x.

Lydia (1857 - 1861)

170

xi.

George P.  (9 Jun 1860 -   ?   ), m. 6 Mar 1890, Etta Seigfried (10 Oct 1862 -     ?     )

171

xii.

Clara (1862 -    ?    ), m. 30 Dec 1885  John Thompson (                                                )

172

xiii.

Charge G. ( 1864 -    ?    )

173

xiv.

Mary A (29 Apr 1866 -? ), m.28 Jun1892 Rev. Robt. F.Fetterolf (8 Apr 1862- 3 Sep1928)  

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84.  Margaret Fisher, Wife of William Moyer 

           

            Margaret Fisher, daughter of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born at Fisher's Ferry, Northumberland County, PA, on 24 Dec, 1803. Her mother was Hannah Snyder. On March 21, 1825, she married William Moyer, who was born on the old Moyer farm, near Salem, in Penn Town­ship, Northumberland (now Synder) County, PA, on November 15, 1801. William learned the trade of gunsmith and followed it until he took over the operation of his father's farm. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Originally, he was a Whig, but joined the Republican Party when it was formed. William died January 4, 1876, and Margaret December 26, 1888; both are buried in the Salem (Row's) Cemetery. Margaret (Fisher) Moyer was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church.

 

Children of Margaret Fisher and Her Husband, William Moyer.

155

i.

Henry(28 Oct 1827- 5 Feb 1900), m.27 Mar1860, Mary D.Dagle (11 Apr 1838- 4 Jan 1876).

156

ii.

Lydia (10 Oct 1830 - 3 Aug 1850) Unmarried.

157

iii.

Susanna (8 Oct 1833- 8 Sept1863), m.26 Dec1854 Robert Kern (20 Apr 1828- 8 Sept1883) 

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85.  Lydia Fisher, Wife of Mr. Gutelius 

 

            Lydia Fisher, daughter of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born either at Fisher's Ferry or on the Isle of Que. Her mother was either Hannah or Elizabeth Snyder. She married  Mr. Gutelius.

 

Children of Lydia Fisher and Her Husband, Mr. Gutelius. 

174

i.

Amanda Gutelius, m. a Mr. Romig

175

ii.

Hannah Gutelius, m. a Mr. Romig

176

iii.

Rev. Fisher Gutelius, m.    ?    

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86.  Mary Fisher, Wife of the Rev. William Schoch 

 

            Mary Fisher, daughter of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born at either Fishers Ferry or on the Isle of Que. Her mother was either Hannah or Elizabeth Snyder. She married the Reverend William Schoch.

 

Children of Mary Fisher and Her Husband, Rev. William Schoch.

177

i.

Annie E. Schoch, married a Mr. Diffenderfer

178

ii.

William Schoch (1839 -    ?    )

179

iii.

Hiram Schoch  

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87.  Jacob Fisher (1808-1880) 

 

            Jacob Fisher son of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born at Fishers Ferry or on the Isle of Que on August 16, 1808, and died on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Snyder County, PA, on January 30, 1880. His mother was either Hannah or Elizabeth Snyder. Jacob was never married. All of his life, he was a farmer and for many years he owned one of the big farms on the upper Isle of Que, probably the one owned by Richard Lloyd Schroyer today (1935). 

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88.  Daniel Fisher (1810 - 1885) 

 

            Daniel Fisher son of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, North­um­berland (now Snyder) County, PA, on the Isle of Que, on March 25, 1810, and died at Morristown, Tennessee, on April 25, 1885. His mother was Elizabeth Snyder, second wife of Christian Fisher. In April 1838, Daniel married Amelia Laudenslager, who was born in the vicinity of Selins­grove, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on December 17, 1817 and died in Tennessee on January 3, 1893. Daniel and his wife lived in what is now Union County, PA, until 1868 when they moved to Russellville, Hamblen County, Tennessee, to engage in general farming and fruit raising. A number of their older children, who were married and well settled in Pennsylvania, did not move with them. In Pennsylvania, Daniel and Amelia were members of the Lutheran Church, but none being available in their section of Tennessee, they united with the Presbyterian Church. Daniel Fisher was a successful agriculturist and accumulated considerable property in his new location. 

 

Children of Daniel Fisher and His Wife, Amelia Laudenslager. 

180

i.

Mary Fisher (1839 -1 Jun 1921), m. Robert H. Irwin (    ?    - 30 Mar 1905)

181

ii.

Elizabeth(18 Oct 1841-Nov 1929), m.12 Dec 1861 Andrew Hauck(30Oct 1835-8May 1892)

182

iii.

Harriett (15 Oct 1843 - 24 Dec 1915), never married.

183

iv.

Amelia ( 1846-1920),m. Mr. Jarnigan

184

v.

Lydia (13 Oct 1850 - 25 Aug 1906),m. 25 Mar 1873 Henry Sherwood (    ?   - 8 Mar 1924)

185

vi.

Frank Luther Fisher(25Feb1853-31Dec1925),m.6 Feb1883 EllaLocke (1859 - 1 Jan 1950)

186

vii.

Laura Jane Fisher (5 Jun 1855 - 21 Jul 1926), m. 19 Jan 1876 John Bewley

                                                                                m.  John Thomas Utsman

187

viii.

Jacob Nelson (12 Dec 1859 - 29 May 1932), m. 4 Oct 1888 Mary F. Murphey

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89.  Michael Fisher  (1813 - 1867) 

           

            Michael Fisher, son of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on September 6, 1813, and died near the place of his birth on April 16, 1867. On February 21, 1864, when more than fifty years of age he married Sarah Hoot, who was much younger than he. She was born on August 4, 1845. Both are buried in the Union Cemetery at Selinsgrove. Michael was a farmer and owned the farm which his father bought from Michael's grandfather John Adam Fisher in 1811 at the lower end of the Isle of Que. In 1935 Michael Oliver, son of Michael, owned this farm. Michael also owned the farm along the Middle Creek, which his Uncle John Jacob had once owned. Michael and his wife were members of the Lutheran Church. In 1846, Michael was Tax Assessor in Penn Township. A kindly and hospitable  woman, Mrs. Sarah Fisher was not satisfied unless she gave something to every person who came to her home, and the writer remembers eating many pieces of pie and cake which she happily handed out to growing country boys.

 

Children of Michael Fisher and His Wife, Sarah Hoot..

187 a

i.

Keturah Fisher (1864-   ?     )   m.  13 May 1836 Attorney Charles Erhart

187 b

ii.

Michael Oliver Fisher ( 1866 -     ?    ) never married 

 

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90.  Christian Fisher Jr.  (1816 - 1860) 

 

            Christian Fisher Jr. son of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que, Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on February 2, 1816, and died July 10, 1860, probably in the same house in which he was born. His mother was Elizabeth Snyder. On March 13, 1845, he married Lydia Hendershott, who resided near Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County. In her youth, Lydia was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Christian Jr. was a farmer and a member of the Lutheran Church. Sometime before his death, Christian Fisher Sr. divided the 164 acre farm on the Isle of Que, added to the house he had built in 1812, and then sold to Christian Jr. the upper part of the farm. Christian Jr. lived on this farm all of his life. Frank Fisher, a grandson of Christian Jr. is owner of this part of the farm today. Christian Fisher Jr. and his wife, Lydia, are buried in the Union Cemetery at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.

 

Children of Christian Fisher Jr. and His Wife, Lydia Hendershott.

188

i.

Wm.Newton (10 Oct 1846-12 Apr1925), m.Mar1867 Eliz.Forry (9 Sep 1850- 16 Aug1920)

189

ii.

Elnora (1850-1853)

190

iii.

Sarah (4 Feb 1854 -    ?    ), m. 9 Feb 1875 Dennis Snyder (26 Aug 1847 - 30 Dec 1922)

191

iv.

Matilda (4 Feb 1854 - 3 Jul 1926), A twin, Never married. 

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91.  Benjamin Fisher  (1818 - 1875) 

   

            Benjamin Fisher, son of Christian (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on February 10, 1818, and died there on March 24, 1875. He is buried in the Baker Cemetery at Selinsgrove, PA. His mother was Elizabeth Snyder. On June 16, 1853 he married Lydia Snyder, who was born on August 6, 1831, and died on February 16, 1910.

            Benjamin Fisher was a farmer and at first lived at Fishers Ferry, but some years later he bought a farm on the Isle of Que, about a mile south of Selinsgrove, where he later died.

            Some years after Christian's death, Lydia married Solomon Miller of Trevorton, PA, but she later divorced him. In 1880 Lydia bought a farm about twelve miles from Lincoln, Nebraska, and moved there with her family. At the time of her death, she was living with one of her children in DesMoines, Iowa. Descendants of Benjamin and Lydia (Snyder) Fisher are widely scattered throughout the middle and far west.

 

Children of Benjamin Fisher and His Wife, Lydia Snyder.

192

i.

Martha (3 Jan 1855 - 20 Jan 1895), m.     Mr. McCool

193

ii.

Benjamin F. (4 Aug 1857 - ? ),m.15 Dec 1885 Anna Parker (10 Oct 1860 - ?) Lehigh, IA.

194

iii.

William I. (8 May1859 - 25 Sep 1924),m. 7 Oct 1886 Etta Mitchell (26 Dec 1863 -   ?   )

195

iv.

Peter A. (12 Jul 1861 -   ?   ), m. Mrs Edith C. Olds -- Los Angeles, CA.

196

v.

Charles M. (16 July 1863 -    ?    ), m. (1)   ?     (2)   Della Fry

197

vi.

John W. ( 28 Aug, 1865 - 17 Jun 1932). m. Jennie Dorris.

198

vii.

George C. (22 Apr 1868 - Apr 1930), Never married.

199

viii.

Dr. Emerson W. (14 Nov 1870 -   ?   ), m. (1) Hattie Teller  (2)   ?

200

ix.

Della Mae (6 Jan 1873 -    ?    ), m. 19 Aug 1896 Eugene Huse (14 Dec 1870 -   ?   ) 

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92.  Margaret Fisher, Wife of Peter Arnold 

 

            Margaret Fisher, daughter of John (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Town­ship, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on September 11, 1798, and died in Niagara County, New York, on May 12, 1890. Her mother was Catherine, daughter of Colonel Peter Hosterman, a famous military and political figure in Central Pennsylvania during and after the Revolutionary War. On January 25, 1820, Margaret married Peter Arnold, who was born on June 25, 1793, in Mahantango (now Chapman) Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, and died in Niagara County, NY, on June 23, 1873.  During the War of 1812, Peter Arnold was a private in the Selinsgrove Rifle Volunteers under the command of Captain John Snyder, who was the son of the then Governor of the State of Pennsylvania. Anthony C. Selin, son of the founder of Selinsgrove, was one of the Lieutenants in the company. They served in the vicinity of Marcus Hook, PA, in 1814. David Fisher, an uncle of Margaret Fisher Arnold, also served in this company. Peter Arnold and wife moved from Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, to Seneca County, NY, in 1825. In 1832 they left Seneca County and moved to Royalton, Niagara County, NY, where they lived during the remainder of their lives. The U.S. Census of 1850 enumerated them and their nine children in that county, listed his occupation as farmer, and gave the value of their farm at the time as eighty-eight-hundred dollars. In his younger days, Peter learned the trade of tailor, but it is believed that he did not work at it after leaving Pennsylvania. It is believed that the parents of Peter Arnold were Anna Marie Herrold and Casper Arnold Sr. Margaret Fisher was named for her paternal grandmother Margaret Elizabeth Reed, who with her husband, John Adam Fisher, were sponsors at Margaret's baptism.

 

Children of Margaret Fisher and Her Husband, Peter Arnold.

200

i.

Matilda (6 Jun 1820 - 16 Apr1910),m.16 Feb 1843 Gideon Prish (28 May 1819 - 29 Aug 1902)

201

ii.

Joseph (8 Nov 1832 - 15 Jan 1902), m. Kate Ware

202

iii

John (10 Dec 1825- 31 Jan 1900),m.1 Jan 1866 Sarah A.Kane Rafter(22 Apr1840-16 Apr1917)

203

iv.

Catherine (3 Jun 1828 - 1894),m. 14 Mar 1850 George Davenport (   ?   - 2 Mar 1860)

                                                     m. 6 Sep 1866 Channing S. Clark

                                                      m. Mr. Williams

204

v.

Peter Jr. (20 Mar 1831 - 1912), m. Kate Backenstose (1847 - 1887)

205

vi.

Amelia (5 Feb 1833 -   ?   ),m. (1) Joseph Spingler  (2) C. Spafford

206

vii.

George Arnold (17 Mar 1835 - 26 Dec 1901), m. Emily Dalins

207

viii.

Mary E. (8 Jul 1835 - 7 Nov 1863), m. Andrew Dysinger

208

ix.

David (29 Nov 1840 -   ?   ), m. Elizabeth Baker

209

x.

Margaret S. (3 Mar 1844 - 1933), m. George W. Good 

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93.  John Fisher  ( 1800 - 1861 ) 

 

            John Fisher, son of John (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, North­um­berland (now Snyder) County, PA, on Jan 11, 1800, and died in the same locality on September 2, 1861. His mother was Catherine, daughter of Colonel Peter Hosterman. He married Lydia Witmer, who was born in Mahantango (now Union) Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on November 16, 1811, and died on September 14, 1880. After John's death, Lydia married Samuel Ritter on September 4, 1862. John and Lydia are buried in the Baker cemetery at Selinsgrove. On the death of his father in 1826 John was appointed guardian for his younger brothers and sisters who were still minors. When John's grandmother Margaret, wife of John Adam, made her will on March 23, 1829, John was one of the heirs of his father's share of the estate. John was a farmer and succeeded to the ownership of his father's farm at the foot of Bake Oven Hill, where the present Susquehanna Trail crosses the Middle Creek. The farm is today (1935) owned by his grandson, Adam S. Fisher. John's father built the old stone house still standing against the foot of the hill on the west side of the highway.

            Below are items copied from John Fisher's Bible, which on Jan 3, 1935, was in the hands of Earl J. Fisher, grandson of John, at 1800 NW 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Most of the items were written in German.

            "In the year 1861, September 2nd, John Fisher died. The Rev. Mr. Erlenmeyer conducted

            funeral services. (Note: Rev. Erlenmeyer was a Lutheran pastor living at Freeburg).

            "Lydia Fisher was born in 1811 and died on September 14, 1880.

            1837 - A son  died on the 30th of October, aged 6 months and 4 days. [Name unknown].

            1844 - October 31 Amanda was born.

            1852 - a son was born, named in baptism, William.

            In the year 1831, Margaret was born on the 25th of July.

            Elizabeth was born in 1833 on September 25th. The baptismal witnesses were her parents.

            1837 - April 25 a son was born into the world (Note: see above, this son died same year).

            1838 - November 10 a son named John.

            1849 -  January 6 a son was born and he was baptized on September 28th, the baptismal          witnesses were the parents themselves. [Note: This was Jacob W., who in 1864 at the age of     fifteen years enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War. When he enlisted, he gave the date of his        birth as Jan 6, 1847, but the Bible record clearly states 1849.]

            1840 - A son born October 13th was named Jeremiah, he was baptized May 21st (1841) and the         baptismal witnesses were John ___?___ and his wife.

            1842 - November 30 was born into the world, Henry is his name, the baptismal witnesses were             the parents themselves.

            Married. September the 19 - I married Lydia [Wimer] in the year 1830.

            [The following Items appear in English - and all refer to relatives]

            Jacob M. Duck was born on December 31, 1828. Married on 15th day of January 1850 by the            Rev. Augustus Erlenmayer.

            Margaret Fisher was born on the 25th of July, 1831. Margaret Fisher [Duck] died April 5,        1901.

            Benjamin Franklin Duck was born on September 9, 1853.

            Jonathan Fisher Duck was born on Nov 26, 1856.

            John P. Fisher died November 1st, 1813.

            Samuel Himebaugh was born March 31, 1826, and was married on April 7, 1865 to Amanda   Fisher.

            Amanda Hiembaugh was married to Anthony C. Hunt on March 6, 1901."

 

            When John Fisher died, his son John Peter Fisher and his cousin Adam J. Fisher were appointed administrators of his estate. He left an estate valued at $768.97, and of this amount, $270 was real estate. The following people were indebted to him: Joseph Wenrich, John Waters, Samuel Witmer, Peter Woodling, William Hughes, Peter Henninger, and Zeigler & Stepp. Some of the individuals to whom he owned money were: A.J. Peters, Henry Burns, H.K. Ritter, D.F. Rohrbach, Michael Shaffer, Samuel Feehrer, Samuel Gemberling, Peter Shaffer, Perry Ulrich, Aaron Fisher, Peter Hosterman, Henry Woodling, John Park, Nathaniel Moyer, Jacob Ott, Squire John Emmitt, George Schnure, John C. Witmer, and Franklin Kreider. The administrators each received $ 30 for their services, and their attorney, A. O. Simpson, $15. 

 

Children of John Fisher and his wife, Lydia Witmer. 

210

i.

Margaret (25 Jul 1831 - 5 Apr 1901), m. 15 Jan 1850 Jacob M. Duck (31 Dec 1828 -   ?   )

211

ii.

Elizabeth (25 Sep 1833 -    ?    ), m.  9 Jul 1854 William Walborn

212

iii.

Daniel (13 Apr 1835 - abt 1861), killed in early battle of Civil War, in Missouri.

213

iv.

A son (27 Apr 1837 - 30 Oct 1837)

214

v.

John Peter (10 Nov 1838 - 1 Nov 1913),m. 25 Dec 1863 Maria Woodruff (23 Sep 1842 -?-)

215

vi.

Jeremiah(13 Oct 1840-29 Apr 1904), m.14 Oct 1868Lydia A..Gruber (28Sep1849-4 Jan1928)

216

vii.

Lydia Corinda (10 Dec 1841),m. Marcus Bussler

217

viii.

Henry W.(30 Nov 1842 -  ?  ),m. 22 Jul 1866  Ellen Fisher (                            )

218

ix.

Amanda (31Oct1844-23May1933),m.7 Apr1865 Saml.Hiembaugh(31Mar1826-12May1897)

                                                           m. 6 Mar 1901 Anthony Hunt (  ?  - 31 Dec 1928)

219

x.

Jacob W.(6 Jan1847-28 May1924),m.11 Sep1870 Mary Thomas (3 Feb1843-24 Jul1925)

220

xi.

Wm. David (10 Aug 1852-1 Feb1933),m. 7 Nov 1889 Matilda Snyder                

                         

 

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 94. Elizabeth Fisher, Wife of Jonathan Weiand

 

            Elizabeth Fisher, daughter of John (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, about 1805. Her mother was Catherine Hosterman, daughter of Colonel Peter Hosterman, a Revolutionary officer. She was mentioned in her grandmother Fisher's will on March 23, 1829, and it was stated at that time that she was married to Weiand. It is believed that she and her husband, like her sister, Margaret (Mrs Peter Arnold), may have moved to the state of New York, but the compiler has no evidence for this supposition.

 

Children of Elizabeth Fisher and Her Husband, Jonathan Weiand.

 

221

i.

Henry Weiand

222

ii.

Mary Weiand

223

iii.

Sarah Weiand

224

iv.

Daniel Weiand

225

v.

John Weiand 

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95. Amelia Fisher, Wife of Mr. Thompson 

 

            Amelia Fisher, daughter of John (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, about 1807. Her mother was Catherine, daughter of Colonel Peter Hosterman, a Revolutionary soldier. At the time of the making of her grandmother Fisher's will, March 23, 1829, she was not married. The first name of her husband, the date of their marriage and  the place of their residence are all unknown to the writer.

 

Children of Amelia Fisher and Her Husband, Mr. Thompson.

226

i.

Joseph William Thompson

227

ii.

Catherine Thompson 

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96. Peter Fisher ( 1806 - 1856 ) 

 

            Peter Fisher, son of John (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, February 27, 1809, and died on October 9, 1856. His mother was Catherine, daughter of Colonel Peter Hosterman, a Revolutionary soldier, and it is  quite possible that his full name was Peter Hosterman Fisher. On February 11, 1845, he married Susan Lloyd, who was born on September 14, 1815 and died on April 4, 1861. A granddaughter of Peter, Mrs. Samuel J. Hall, states that both are buried in the First Lutheran Cemetery in Selinsgrove. Due to the fact that these people died while their children were still young, little is known about them by their descen­dants. 

            Peter Fisher was a member of the Selinsgrove Town Council from 1853 until 1856.

 

Children of Peter Fisher and his wife, Susan Lloyd. 

230

i.

Edward (14 Dec 1845-13 May 1926),m. 28 Dec 1866 Miss Williams ( 1848-20 Dec 1924).

231

ii.

Peter Hosterman (11 Dec 1843-  ?  ) Last heard of in California about 1903.

232

iii.

Catherine Fisher

234

iv.

Amelia (4 Jul 1851-  ?  ),m. Zech. Hettick (1848-abt 1900)

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97. Jacob Fisher  (    ?     -  1837) 

 

            Jacob Fisher, son of John (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, about 1811. His mother was Catherine Hoster­man, daughter of Colonel Peter Hosterman, a famous Revolutionary soldier. Jacob married Fannie Brobst, had one son, and died in January or February of 1837. Letters of administration in the estate of Jacob Fisher of Penn Township were granted to his brother John Fisher and John Bassler on February 21, 1837. His widow on October 29, 1839, married Daniel Ulrich.

 

Children of Jacob Fisher and His Wife, Fannie Bropst.

235

i.

Noah (24 Dec 1836-21 Jan 1905),m. in 1863 Fanny Smith (5 Feb 1840-8 Nov1923)

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98. Mary Fisher, Wife of Henry A. Lechner

 

            Mary Fisher, daughter of John (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on November 12, 1813, and died in Selinsgrove on June 5, 1896. She spent her childhood days on her father's farm along the Middle Creek, and on October 25, 1836, she married Dr. Henry A. Lechner, son of Jacob Lechner (the First postmaster of Selinsgrove) and his wife, who was a sister of Governor Simon Snyder. For a number of years they lived in the home later occupied by their daughter, Mrs. Emma Rissinger, on South Market Street in Selinsgrove. The Livingston and Rine homes today occupy the site of Dr. Lechner's home. Dr. Lechner studied under Dr. Jacob Wagenseller and began practice in Selinsgrove about 1835, continuing until about 1850. The time and place of his death are unknown to the compiler. Mrs. Lechner is buried in the Baker Cemetery at Selinsgrove, and it is supposed that Dr. Lechner is buried there too. 

 

Children of Mary Fisher and Her Husband, Dr. Henry A. Lechner. 

236

i.

Emma Lechner ( 1837 - 4 July 1907?), m. Jacob Rissinger, no issue.

237

ii.

Katherine Lechner

238

iii.

Jacob Lechner, served in the Civil War for 3 years.

239

iv.

John Lechner

240

v.

William Lechner (1847 - 24 Oct 1882)

241

vi.

Amelia (25 Aug 1849 -   ?   ), m. on  8 Jun 1871 Charles Boyer .

242

vii

Henry A. (Jr) (1850 - 3 Sep 1868), killed in the Maine Saw Mill. 

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99.  Jonathan Fisher  ( 1818 - 1893 ) 

 

            Jonathan Fisher, son of John (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on Dec 25, 1818, and died in Selinsgrove on Feb 5, 1893. He was never married. He must have been a man of influence, because his name appears on many petitions.

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100. Mary Fisher, Wife of John Kantz 

 

            Mary Fisher, daughter of John George (son of  John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on September 9, 1803, and died in the same section on June 1, 1877. Her mother was Mary Magdalene, daughter of Captain Francis William Rhoads, a Revolutionary soldier. Mary married John Kantz, probably a son of Christian Kantz. John was born on October 14 1802, and died on June 19, 1853. Both are interred in the Union Cemetery at Selinsgrove. 

 

Children of Mary Fisher and Her Husband, John Kantz.

243

i.

Samuel Boyer Kantz (11 Jun 1836 - 1 May 1872), m. 1857 Sarah Wetzel.

244

ii.

Christian Fisher Kantz (22 Nov 1828 - 18 Aug 1906), m. Mary Ritter

245

iii.

Andrew Jackson Kantz (   ?   - 1 Feb 1899), m. (1) Emaline Miller - No issue

                                                                                  (2) Sarah Kehler - No issue

                                                                                  (3)  _____ Kramer - No issue       

246

iv.

Mary Kantz (     ?      -      ?      ),  m.  28 Nov 1858    Squire Isaac Burns

247

v.

Benjamin Franklin Kantz (       ?       -  1909), m. Lucinda Erdly

248

vi.

George Kantz (      ?        -        ?        ), migrated to Kansas where trace of him was lost.

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102. Hannah fisher, Wife of John Deitrick 

 

            Hannah Fisher, daughter of John George (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on February 9, 1807, but the time and place of her death is unknown to the writer. Her mother  was Mary Magdalene, daughter of Captain Francis William Rhoads (Roth), a Revolutionary soldier, who died at Selinsgrove. Hannah married John Deitrich. Both are buried in one of the cemeteries of Selinsgrove in unmarked graves.

 

Children of Hannah Fisher and Her Husband, John Deitrick.

249

i.

Sarah Deitrick  -  Never married.

250

ii.

Amanda Deitrick  -  Never married

251

iii.

Henry Deitrick  -  Never married  -     He was an attorney.  

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103.  Sarah Fisher, Wife of John Fry 

 

            Sarah Fisher, daughter of John George (son of  John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on February 10, 1809, and died in Selinsgrove, PA, on January 5, 1876. She married John Fry, who after her death married again and had a number of children with his second wife. Sarah Fisher is buried in the Reformed Cemetery in Selinsgrove.

 

Children of Sarah Fisher and Her Husband, John Fry.

251-A

i.

Catherine C. Fry  ( 1847 - 1849 ) 

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104.  Charles Fisher, M.D.  ( 1811 - 1873 )

 

            Charles Fisher, son of John George (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Northumberland (now Snyder) County, PA, on January 13, 1811, and died on June 11, 1873, probably at Sunbury, PA. His mother was Magdalene, daughter of Captain Francis William Rhoads (Roth), a Revolutionary soldier, who died at Selinsgrove, PA. Charles Fisher studied medicine and practiced his profession at Sunbury. His wife was Phoebe Bergstresser. 

 

Children of Dr. Charles Fisher and His Wife, Phoebe Bergstresser. 

252

i.

Martin Luther Fisher (  ?  -  ?  ), m. Abigail Eyster (   ?   -  1832)

253

ii.

Lina Fisher

254

iii.

Calvin Fisher    -     Said to have lived at Peoria, IL.

255

iv.

Annie Fisher    

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105.  Samuel Fisher  ( 1813 - 1885 )

 

            Samuel Fisher, son of John George ( son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on April 15, 1813, and died near where he was born on May 17, 1885. His mother was Mary Magdalene, daughter of Captain Francis William Rhoads  (Roth), a Revolutionary soldier who died at Selinsgrove. He married Henrietta Fisher, a descen­dant of Peter Fisher, a Revolutionary soldier, who died at Selinsgrove. Peter's father, Michael Fisher, was a soldier in the French Army from 1744 to 1749. Samuel and his wife, Henrietta, are both buried in the Union Cemetery at Selinsgrove. Samuel was a farmer, a merchant, and the proprietor of the famous "Log Grocery" on the Isle of Que during  the "heyday" of the Pennsylvania Canal operations. Samuel succeeded to ownership of the farm that his father, John George Fisher, had purchased from Samuel's grandfather, John Adam Fisher, in 1811. The large stone mansion built by Samuel's father in 1824 is still standing (1935), and the farm in 1935 was owned by Mrs. Charles T. Aikens of Selins­grove. This house is located where Captain Benjamin Weiser lived as early as 1771.

           

Children of Samuel Fisher and His Wife, Henrietta Fisher.

256

i.

Sarah J. Fisher (                                         ) Never married.

257

ii.

E. Amanda Fisher (                                      ), m. Harry E. Miller

258

iii.

I. Norman Fisher ( 2 Apr 1848 - 3 Oct 1903 ), m. Lydia Forry ( 19 Sep 1846 - Jun 1922)

           

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The Log Grocery on the Isle of Que

 

[With Apologies to Agnes Selin Schoch and the Selinsgrove Times of Selinsgrove, PA.]

           

            The Log Grocery [a general store] was built in the heyday of the Pennsylvania Canal by Samuel Fisher [son of John George, and grandson of John Adam, the first Fisher to permanently settle in what is today Snyder County], who resided in the stone mansion house [built by his father]. It [the grocery] was a huge two story log building and stood on the left side of the road between the canal and the Penns Creek in a grove. There, in the days of the packet boat, gathered many of the boatmen and all of the boat builders from the three boat yards in that section. Grain from the farms was exchanged for coal and groceries, but the chief delight was the social hour, when the boatmen gathered around the cracker barrel with a pound of "rat cheese" at ten cents per pound and settled the affairs of the state and the nation. The cheese was cheap, but the crackers were cheaper, and no one ever dreamed of paying for the crackers. Whiskey was sold in those days in every general store, and Lebanon bologna served as an appetizer. The Log Grocery was strictly a boatman's club. Those who did not just sit and think, just sat and played cards. Sometimes these games ended in a grand fight, but as one old timer tells us, "There never was a killing." The second floor was used as a sleeping place for the boatmen between runs up or down the canal.

            Samuel Fisher, the original owner, had a number of local men as his managers at the Log Grocery. They resided in the gray frame house which is still standing along the road leading from the stone house to the canal. Among the men who served as managers were "Abe" Long's father and "Hob" Burns's father, James Burns, and James's brother, Isaac Burns. The later was a powerful man and was employed when Fred Gundrum was chief manager. Fred was a man of diminutive stature, and Isaac attended to all the bouncing for him.

            Sunday afternoons, the town boys slipped quietly from home and mother to walk down the tow path for a little game at the Log Grocery. That was the only time their company was tolerated at the card tables; the remainder of the week it was strictly understood that they were not wanted.

            During the fall season, the manager stored approximately thirty barrels of cider in the back room to "harden" for the winter's cheer. This was frequently imbibed by local skaters, who sped to the Log Grocery on the frozen bed of the canal. They sometimes dashed off extremely fancy figures on the return trip.

            Buffalo hides, sugar cured hams, rock candy, red sugar, calico, plug tobacco, dried fruit, kerosene, liniment, whiskey, salt herring, pickled mackerel, and army beans were sold over the same counter. The Log Grocery was one of the best general stores in this community and enjoyed what at that time was considered a large business. When the canal boats came up from Philadelphia, they frequently delivered shawls, bonnets, etc. for the wealthy farmer's wife in exchange for farm products; even pianos and accordions were among the exchanges.

            After the canal was abandoned, the Log Grocery was no longer used as a general store and hotel; the trade naturally came to a sudden standstill. For many years the rustic log building was unoccupied and then Norman Fisher [son of the original owner] razed it. Today there is nothing left of that "Monte Carlo' but its colorful history. Many a corn roast and moonlight picnic was held down at the Log Grocery, and there many a local romance ripened while the moon rose over the Mahanoy Mountain. 

 

            The writer would like to add a little to the above. In 1811 when John Adam Fisher sold all of his land on the Isle of Que to his sons, John George and Christian, he reserved for himself a small field along the Penns Creek. The Log Grocery was built at the north end of that small field. The house nearby, in which the managers of the Log Grocery lived, was probably built by John Adam for himself and his wife when he retired from active farming.

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106.  Susanna Fisher wife of Elijah Coldren 

           

            Susanna Fisher, daughter of John George (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the Isle of Que in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on January 3, 1815, and died in Selinsgrove, PA. Her mother was Mary Magdalene, daughter of Captain Francis William Rhoads (Roth), a Revolutionary soldier who died in Selinsgrove. Susanna married Elijah Coldren (Couldran) on January 25, 1836. He was born on November 25, 1806, and died in Selinsgrove, PA, on April 14, 1900. He is buried in the Union Cemetery and it is believed that Susanna is also buried there.

 

Children of Susanna Fisher and Her Husband, Elijah Coldren.

259

i.

Lydia Coldren (13 Dec 1838 - 29 Apr 1923), m.  23 May 1861  George W. Marsh.

260

ii.

Oscar H. Coldren (5 Feb 1837 -        ?        ) Never married  --- Served in Civil War 

                            _________________________________________________________

 

107. _______________   Fisher (son) 

 

            __________ Fisher, son of Peter (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian).

                            _________________________________________________________

            

108.  _______________  Fisher (daughter)  

                                   

            __________ Fisher, daughter of Peter (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian).

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110.  Elizabeth Snyder, Wife of John Wynn 

 

            Elizabeth Snyder, daughter of Marie Margaret (Fisher) Snyder (daughter of John Adam, son of  John Jacob, Sebastian), was born near Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County, PA, and died in the same location. She married John Wynn.

 

Children of Elizabeth Snyder and Her Husband, John Wynn.

270

i.

Adam Wynn       -        No issue

271

ii.

Samantha Wynn, m. Mr. Hendershott

272

iii.

Stephen Wynn

272

iv.

Chambers Wynn

273

v.

Mary Wynn (8 Feb 1840 - 26 May 1880),m. Levi Kauffman (27 Dec 1842 - 14 Nov 1914)

274

vi.

Jemima Wynn, m. Mr. Brady

275

vii.

Albert Wynn

276

viii.

Martha Wynn       -         Never married

277

ix.

Sarah J. Wynn, m. Mr. Haupt.                           

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111.  Adam Snyder

 

            Adam Snyder, son of Marie Margaret (Fisher) Snyder (daughter of John Adam, son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born near Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County, PA. His father was "Colonel" John Snyder.

 

Children of Adam Snyder and His Wife. [Wife's Name Unknown]

279

i.

Andrew Snyder

280

ii.

Amanda Snyder, m. Mr. Renn

281

iii.

Savilla Snyder

282

iv.

Elizabeth Snyder, m. Mr. Seers

283

v.

Mary Snyder, m. Mr. St.Clair

284

vi.

Alfred Snyder

285

vii.

Alem Snyder                      

                            _________________________________________________________

 

112. Thomas Snyder

 

            Thomas Snyder, son of Marie Margaret (Fisher) Snyder (daughter of John Adam, son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born near Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County, PA. His father was "Colonel" John Snyder.

 

Children of Thomas Snyder and His Wife. (Wife's Name Unknown)

286       

i.

Matilda Snyder, m. Mr. Speece

287

ii.

Harriet Snyder, m. Mr. Thomas

288

iii.

Barbara Snyder, m. Mr. Shipman

288-A

iv.

Silas Snyder

288-B

v.

Martha Snyder, m. Mr. Sterling

288-C

vi.

Elizabeth Snyder, m. Mr. Ely

288-D

vii.

Sallie Snyder, m. Mr. Swinehart

288-E

viii.

Jany Snyder, m. Mr. Yordy          -            No issue      

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113.  John Snyder Jr           

 

            John Snyder Jr., son of Marie Margaret (Fisher) Snyder (daughter of John Adam, son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born near Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County, PA.  His father was "Colonel" John Snyder.

 

Children of John Snyder Jr. and His Wife. (Wife's Name Unknown)

289

i.

John N. Snyder

290

ii.

Stephen Snyder

291

iii.

Jemima Snyder

292

iv.

Lydia Snyder, m. Mr. Smith

293

vi.

Henry Snyder

294

vii.

Mary Snyder, m. Mr. Shipman

295

viii.

Levi Snyder                                   

296

ix.

Matthew Snyder

297

x.

Maria Snyder, m. Mr. Shipman

298

xi.

William Snyder

299

xii.

Susan Snyder, m. Mr. DeWitt          

           

14. Sallie Snyder, Wife of Mr. Ebright          

 

            Sallie Snyder, daughter of Marie Margaret (Fisher) Snyder (daughter of John Adam, son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born near Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County, PA. Her father was "Colonel" John Snyder.        

Children of Sallie Snyder and Her Husband, Mr. Ebright.

300

i.

Sallie Ebright

301

ii.

William Ebright

302

iii.

Clarinda Ebright

303

iv.

George W. Ebright

304

v.

Jacob Ebright

305

vi.

Charlotte Ebright

306

vii.

Harriet Ebright             

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115.  Peter Snyder

 

            Peter Snyder, son of Marie Margaret (Fisher) Snyder (daughter of John Adam, son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born near Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County, PA. His father was "Colonel" John Snyder.

 

Children of Peter Snyder and His Wife. (Wife's Name Unknown)

307

i.

Mary Snyder, m. Mr. Cooper

308

ii.

Jacob Snyder

309

iii.

Emaline Snyder, m. Mr. Wilkinson

310

iv.

Jackson Snyder

311

v.

Jane Snyder

312

vi.

 Abigail Snyder, m. Mr. Wilkinson

313

vii.

David Snyder

314

viii.

Malinda Snyder, m. Mr. Smith

315

ix.

Martha Snyder, m. Mr. Cass          

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116.  George Snyder

 

            George Snyder, son of Marie Margaret (Fisher) Snyder (daughter of John Adam, son of John Jacob, Sebastian), was born near Fishers Ferry, Northumberland County, PA. His father was "Colonel John Snyder."

 

Children of George Snyder and His Wife. (Wife's Name Unknown)

316

i.

John C. Snyder

317

ii.

Morris Snyder

318

iii.

Samuel Snyder

319

iv.

 Solomon Snyder           

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117.  Leah Fisher, Wife of George B. Garman ( 1822 - 1885 )

 

            Leah Fisher, daughter of John Jacob, (John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Union County (now Snyder) County, PA, on November 13, 1818, and died near Bristol, Indiana, on November 22, 1893; the cause of her death being neuralgia of heart and stomach. Her mother was Leah __________.  In 1842, she married George B. Garman, who was born in what is now Wash­-ington township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on July 25, 1822, and died in Indiana on February 27, 1885.  In early life, Mr.Garman learned the trade of Blacksmith, which with farming he followed all of his life, first in Pennsylvania and later in the state of Indiana. He discovered a special method for tempering iron, but not being careful in his negotiations for the sale of his secret, it was patented by another.

            An agreement in the hands of the writer shows that in 1848, the Garmans occupied the farm along the Middle Creek in Penn Township owned by Leah's father, John Jacob Fisher. This farm later was purchased by Michael Fisher and then fell to his son M. Oliver, who sold it to Calvin Forry. Calvin then sold it to Robert Stauffer, and in 1935 it was owned by a Mr. Stauffer. The exact date of the Garmans removal to Indiana is not known to the writer, but it is believed to have been about 1855.  Mrs. Garman became a member of the Lutheran Church at the age of sixteen and remained a consistent member all of her life. She had chosen for her funeral text the 6th and 7th verses of the 4th Chapter of Second Timothy. Both Leah and George Garman are buried somewhere in the vicinity of Bristol, Indiana.

 

Children of Leah Fisher and Her Husband, George B. Garman.

320

i.

Jonathan F. Garman (22 Aug 1845-9 Jan 1906),m.(1)Mary Menges(Apr1844-28 Aug 1873)

 m.(2) 13 Dec 1896 Anna Wingard (20 Apr1875-   ?    )

321

ii.

Lydia  Garman, m. Joseph Weikel

322

iii.

Henry Garman, m. Caroline Gamby         -         No issue

323

iv.

Ellen Garman, m. Asher Erdly           -            No issue

324

v.

George Calvin Garman (Jan 1858 -   ?       ),m. 1 Jan ;1900 - Carrie B. Green    

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Agreement between

George B. Garman, husband of Leah Fisher (117)

and Adam J. Fisher, brother of Leah Fisher

 

            Articles of Agreement made and agreed upon this 25 day of March, A.D. 1848, Between George Garman of Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County and State of Pennsylvania, and Adam J. Fisher of the same place, as follows, to wit, viz; that the said Garman agrees to take that part of the late farm of (John) Jacob Fisher, Deceased, on which the buildings are erected and to give to Adam J. Fisher as boot, the sum of Four hundred and fifty dollars in the following manner, viz., sixteen acres  of land in Neitz's Valley, and one new wagon to be in possession of the said Fisher, on and after the First day of April, next, and two hundred and fifty dollars in the manner following; one hundred dollars on the First day of April, A.D. 1849, and without Interest, and seventy-five dollars on the First day of April, A.D. 1850, and seventy-five dollars on the First day of April, A.D. 1851, all without interest. And the said Garman shall give unto the said Fisher a clear title to the other part of the said farm, on the first day of April, next, and the said Fisher shall do the same unto the said Garman for his part, and the said Garman shall leave unto the said Fisher the dwelling place in the house and the liberty in the barn and garden which he now possesses, until the said Fisher shall have erected buildings on his land, the said parties further agree to take rails from the newland as much as they need to make the line fence between them, taking in the rails from the old fence, and if then there be any new rails left, after the newland fence is made said Fisher shall give said Garman liberty to make a like number of rails on his land, and further, the said Garman agrees to give unto the said Fisher, as many apples as he needs for cider and other house use, if there be any apples on said Garman's land, until said Fisher can raise apples on his land, and further, the said parties agree that the crop of winter grain which is in the ground, now on the whole of the said farm, shall be in partnership, each one-half, and further that the said Garman shall have the privilege of cutting his firewood on the said Fisher's land for one year, but he shall cut no wood that is suitable for rails or other particular use, and further, the blacksmith concern shall continue in partnership until the first of April, next. To the true and faithful performance of all of the above articles of agreement, each binds himself to the other for the penal sum of five-hundred dollars. In Witness whereof, the said parties have hereunto subscribed their names the day and year first written.

WITNESSES PRESENT:

Phillip Kantz                                                                                         George Garman

John Kantz                                                                                           A.J. Fisher

E. R. Menges

Jacob Young

Compilers Notes:

The above is in the handwriting of Adam J. Fisher and is evidently a copy of the original. This agreement may refer to the farm of Sherman Hoover in "Smoketown." Adam J. Fisher built the house on that farm and possibly the barn too. The buildings of John Jacob Fisher's farm were about a half a mile southwest of the Hoover buildings on the farm owned for so long by Calvin Forry and later by the Stauffers. Adam Fisher is also known to have built the barn on the farm he occupied along the Middle Creek, later owned by his son, Jacob A., then by William Musselman and today by Mr. Crouse. The writer is not sure as to which of these two farms this agreement refers, as both touched to holdings of John Jacob Fisher, who died in 1846.

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118.  David Fisher ( 1820 - 1887 ),  A Twin

 

            David Fisher, son of John Jacob (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on his father's farm along the Middle Creek, opposite the end of Neitz's Valley in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on February 10, 1820. He had a twin brother, Henry. His mother, Leah __________, died soon after his birth, and relatives in Northumberland County raised him. A story is current that relatives on the west side of the Susquehanna raised his twin brother, Henry, and that the brothers did not meet until young manhood. When they met, they could not converse with each other; because David had been taught entirely in the English language and Henry entirely in the German. However, this handicap did not remain for a long time, and beginning as young adults they lived close to each other. On November 24, 1844, David married Abigail E. Shipman, who was born somewhere between Fishers Ferry and Sunbury in Northumberland County, PA, on June 4, 1820. Their marriage took place at Sunbury, the county seat. David was a farmer all his life. In 1866 they moved to northern Indiana, settling near Bristol; but later they moved to Cass County, Michigan, just north of Elkhart, Indiana, where they had  large land holdings.

            In the spring of 1887, David came to Elkhart with his team; a mishap occurred and the team backed the wagon into a canal.. From this, David received a wetting and contracted Pneumonia, causing his death on March 18, 1887.  His wife died on February 24, 1907. Both are buried in the Five Points Cemetery in Cass County, Michigan. They were members of the United Brethren Church. David's father was a soldier in the War of 1812, and his grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

 

Children of David Fisher and His Wife, Abigail E. Shipman.

325

i.

Keturah (12 May 1846 - 20 Feb 1907),m.14 Jan 1869 Aaron Dickerhoof (11 Dec 1842 - 25 Jan 1887)                 

326

ii.

Candace (5 Dec 1847 - 8 Apr1928), m. Newell Miller

327

iii.

Harmon S. (30 July 1849- 21 Jan 1916), m.30 Dec 1874 Nancy F. Karr  (9 Jun 1856 -16 Jul 1892)

                                                                   , m. Rachael _____________

328

iv.

Rossetta C. (15 Apr 1853 - 5 Nov 1885),m. 1872 Mathias Bird (18 Jun 1851 - 28 Oct 1879)

                                                            ,m. 1 Sep 1883 Peltire Hill (13 Aug 1841- 17 Jan 1910)

329

v.

Eliza Jane (1851-1852)

330

vi.

Ely Ammon (1855 - 1857)        Never married.

331

vii.

Lenorah (1857 - 1857)

332

viii.

Edward A.(30 Apr 1859-   ?   ),m. 29 Aug 1880  Ida Warner (14 Oct 1854 - 4 Jun 1908)

                                                    ,m. 26 Jun 1913 Rhoda C. Work

333

ix.

Wm. Reed (3 May 1862 -   ?  ),m.  17 Mar 1884 Idella Metcalf (16 Sep 1862 - 3 Oct 1909)

                                                    ,m.  Agatha Gay

                                                    ,m. 23 Feb 1918 Clara Silvens (2 Aug 1873 -   ?    )

334

x.

Harriet Addie (7 Dec 1866 -   ?   ),m. 3 Jun 1887 Peltire Hill (13 Aug 1841 - 17 Jan 1910)

                                                          , m. 30 Oct 1932 Herbert Graham (26 Jun 1864 -   ?   )

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119. Henry Fisher  ( 1820 - 1894 ) 

 

            Henry Fisher, son of John Jacob (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), a twin brother of David, was born in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on February 10, 1820. His mother was Leah ____________.  At the time of Henry's birth, his parents lived along the Middle Creek opposite the end of Neitz's Valley on the farm now owned by Jacob Stauffer, but formerly by Robert Stauffer, Calvin Forry, Oliver Fisher, and Michael Fisher, his father. Henry's mother died soon after his birth and he and his twin brother, David, were raised in different communities. It said that when they later met as young men, they could not converse with each other due to the fact that Henry spoke only German, and David spoke only English. About 1845, Henry married Catherine Hiltobitle, whose parents lived in what is now Union Township, Snyder County, near the old aqueduct across the Penn Creek. In 1853, he became inoculated with the "Western fever" and with his family moved to Illinois and later to Michigan. He was a farmer all of his life. Henry Fisher died on April 17, 1894, and is buried at Mottville, Michigan. 

 

Children Of Henry Fisher and His Wife, Catherine Hiltebitle.

335

i.

James A. (8 Feb 1846 -  6 Jun 1909), m. 19 Dec 1869 D.A. Dwyer (20 Dec 1851 - 10 Oct 1922

336

ii.

Lydia (Abt 1848 -    ?    ),m. Pierce Bittenbender       No Issue. 

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120.  Levi Fisher  ( 1821 - 1863 )

 

            Levi Fisher, son of John Jacob (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on his father's farm along the Middle Creek, opposite the end of Neitz's Valley, in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on May 9, 1821. His mother was Rebecca Speece, the second wife of John Jacob Fisher, and Levi was the oldest child of this second marriage. Levi was a laborer and a farmer. He was a large and very strong man, and it is said that he could easily cradle six acres of grain in a day, a prodigious feat at any time or place. On November 12, 1843, he married Elizabeth Aigler of Beaver Township, Snyder County. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.P. Shindle Jr., a Lutheran Minister of that section. During the Civil War, Levi enlisted in Company G, 172nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry, and in the fall of 1863, he was returned to his home on sick leave, where he died  September 19, 1863, in the prime of manhood. He is buried in the Union Cemetery at Beavertown, PA, where he had lived after his marriage. The inscription on his tombstone states the following: "Levi Fisher, born May 9, 1821, died Sept 19, 1863, aged 42 yrs. 4 mos, 10 days. Text; Mark, 13th Chapter, Verses 33, 34, 35, 36." Levi's wife, Elizabeth, was born on November 1, 1824, and died at Beavertown, PA, on September 23, 1901. They were no children of this marriage, but after Levi's death his widow adopted a daughter, who married Rev. Shortes and later inherited the Levi Fisher property in Beavertown. Levi's wife, Elizabeth is buried in the same cemetery as her husband. A tintype photo of Levi Fisher in his military uniform is in the possession of his nephew  Jacob A. Fisher of Selinsgrove, PA.

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121.  Adam J. Fisher  ( 1826 - 1901 )

 

            Adam J. Fisher, son of John Jacob (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on his father's farm, along the Middle Creek, in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on April 7, 1826. His mother was Rebecca Speece, the second wife of John Jacob Fisher. Adam J. fisher, was named for his grandfather and baptized, John Adam, but early on he began to write his name "Adam J." and continued the practice until the end of his life. Adam was a large man, about six feet three inches tall, and in his prime weighed well over two hundred pounds. In early life he had raven black hair, but in later years he had a fine head of gray hair and plenty of it. Most of his life, he wore a small beard. As a young man, he secured a fair educa­tion, was a good penman, and could read English and German. While still a young man, he taught school for several years, but most of his life was given to laboring and farming. The writer remembers him as the only man he ever saw making a quill pen and using it, and even when steel pens were plentiful, he preferred to write with a goose or turkey quill.

            On January 10, 1847, he married Barbara, daughter of William Wood­­ling of the neighboring township of Washington. During the first years of marriage, they both labored  for their neighbors in the harvest fields from sun up to sundown, Adam receiving fifty cents per day and his wife twenty-five cents per day for their work. Later, they rented the farm now owned by Sherman Hoover in Penn township and during the Civil War days were tenants on the Michael Fisher farm, formerly owned by Adam's father. When Adam was drafted for service in the Union Army, he had a large crop of wheat just maturing, and the government was offering $3.00 per bushel for it. Consi­dering the possibility that the crop might be lost, Adam's landlord urged him not to go and offered to secure a substitute for him, if he would stay and garner the grain.  A substitute was arranged for, and Adam stayed home to harvest the grain, but ever after, he regretted that he did not take his tour of duty.

            Being thrifty people, Adam and his wife saved their money and purchased a small tract along the Middle Creek just east of the Michael Fisher farm. Later, they moved onto this tract, and from the Rhoads tract to the east, now the Seigfried Apple Orchard Property (1935), they purchased a few acres at a time, until by 1870 they had a farm of some 65 acres. They tilled this farm until about 1890, when they bought twenty-four acres of Smoketown Valley property  from Mrs Peter Shaffer (Hannah Fisher), who  was a first cousin of Adam. About this same time, Adam's wife inherited from the estate of her late parents about twenty-four acres in the Flint Valley in Washington Township, which was her old home.

            In his younger days, Adam was a member of the "Emmitt Guards", a Selinsgrove Militia organ­i­z­a­tion, and was also one of the Charter Members of the Selinsgrove Lodge of Odd Fellows, where in later years at the same lodge, his son and grandson were also members. Adam was considered a man of integrity and good judgement and his neighbors often elected him to public office. At various times in his native township, he held the positions of Road Supervisor, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, and School Director. Most of these positions, he held for more than one term, and from 1871 to 1874, he held the office of County Commissioner. He served on many boards of viewers. Adam was a man of strong personality and a leader in his community.

            He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Selinsgrove and a regular atten­dant. From the time of its formation, he was a member of the Republican Party and a strong believer in its principles. On October 13, 1901, near the place of his birth, Adam died of dropsy and is buried near his parents in the Baker Cemetery near Selinsgrove, PA.

            Adam's wife, Barbara, granddaughter of the pioneer, John George Woodling, was born on October 15, 1828, in the Flint Valley, Washington Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, and died at the home of her son, Jacob A. Fisher, in Selinsgrove on Decem­ber 24, 1910. She was a woman of many remarkable traits. And although she could neither read nor write, other than a little in the German Primer, which she studied in her early childhood for a the few months in the subscription school, she was excep­tionally quick and accurate with figures. She was nearly sixty years old when she began to give real attention to the study of English, so that she could converse with her oldest grand­child (the writer), and in her later days, she was able to carry on a good conversation in both languages. Physically, she was a small woman seldom weighing over one hundred pounds, but was extremely active and often walked miles to visit relatives and friends. She was kind to a fault and would deny herself in order to give to others, particularly to her only child and her grandchildren. A hard worker, she knew how to spin and weave, and in her younger days she made all her own and her husbands clothes. The fit of these homespun garments sometimes left much to be desired, but the wearing qualities  were almost endless. She was an expert gardener and always had a well filled larder of canned and dried goods of all sorts. Even when she was past eighty years of age, she would think only of doing things for others. The writer well remembers the first  and only pair of leather top boots he had; they were a gift from his grandmother, Barbara Wood­ling Fisher. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and is buried beside her husband, Adam, in the Baker Cemetery, near Selinsgrove, PA.

 

Children of Adam J. Fisher and His Wife, Barbara Woodling.

337

i.

Jacob A. Fisher (7 Oct 1863 -   ?   ), m. 25 Dec 1884 Clara Ella Herrold (17 Sept 1865 -  ?   ) 

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Agreement between Adam J. Fisher and Dr. Henry A. Lechner

 

            Agreed the 20th day of January 1851, between Adam J. Fisher of the Township of Penn in the County of Union (now Snyder) and State of Pennsylvania of the one part, and Henry A. Lechner of the township, county and state aforesaid of the other part, as follow, to wit; The said Adam J. Fisher for the consideration hereinafter mentioned, doth for himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators covenant, promise, grant, and agree to and with the said Henry A, his heirs, and assigns by these presents, that he the said Adam J., shall and will on or before the first day of April , next, ensuing after the date hereof, by such deed or deeds of conveyance, well an sufficiently grantly grant, convey and assure unto the said Henry A., he heirs and assigns, all that plantation or farm, containing sixty-seven acres and one hundred and forty-seven perches, strict measure, situate in the township and county aforsaid, adjoining the lands of George B. Garman, Henry W. Snyder, and others, and now in possession of the said Adam J., together with all and singular the buildings, improvements, and other things on the premises hereby devised, with the appurtenances. In consideration whereof the said Henry A. for himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators, doth covenant, promise and agree to and with the said Adam J., his heirs and assigns, by these presents, that the said Henry A., his heirs, executors, administrators, or some of them, shall and will well and truly pay, or cause to be paid unto the said Adam J., his executors and assigns the sum of thirteen hundred dollars, in manner following; One thousand dollars on the first day of April, next, on the delivery of the deed of the premises; one hundred and fifty dollars on the first day of April, 1852, and one-hundred and fifty dollars on the first day of April, 1853, and five hundred dollars, the dower of Rebecca Fisher in the said land. The said Henry A. binds himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators to pay to the heirs of John Jacob Fisher, deceased, also the interest on the said dower, to the said Rebecca Fisher, and for the true performance of all and every, the covenants and agreements, aforesaid, each of the said parties bindeth himself, his heirs, executors and administrators, unto the other, his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns in the penal sum of five hundred dollars. In witness whereof the said parties to these presents, have hereunto set their hands and seals, on the day and year first above written.

Sealed and delivered in the presents of                                      Adam J. Fisher   ( Seal )

Charles Fisher                                                                          H.A. Lechner     ( Seal )

John Emmitt

      I certify that the above is a true copy of the original agreement now in my possession. Nov 8, 1854.

                                                                                                John Emmitt

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Comments of the Compiler:

 

            The above copy is in the possession of the compiler. It was in the handwriting of Captain John Emmitt, a Justice of the Peace in Selinsgrove at that date. The writer is not sure what tract of land is referred to in the above agreement, but believe that it was the one now owned by Sherman Hoover in "Smoketown" Valley. Henry A. Lechner was married to Mary Fisher (1813-1896, daughter of John Fisher (1773-1826). She was a full first cousin of Adam J. Fisher. Dr. Henry A. Lechner was a physician in Selinsgrove for about twenty-years. He was a nephew of Governor Simon Synder. Dr. Lechner studied under Dr. Jack Wagenseller.

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122.  Elizabeth Fisher ( 1840 - 1882 ), Wife of Samuel Woodling

 

            Elizabeth Fisher, youngest daughter of John Jacob (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on her father's farm along the Middle Creek in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on March 24, 1840, and died at Milton, PA, on May 30, 1882. On February 2, 1860 she married Samuel Woodling (1835-1913), a cousin of Barbara Woodling who was the wife of Elizabeth's brother Adam J. Fisher. Prior to moving to Milton the Woodlings lived on the "Sand Hill" and for a few years on the farm now owned by Hiram and Edward Seigfried near the Middle Creek Hydroelectric Plant (1935). While living in Milton, Mr. Woodling worked for various manufacturing concerns and in latter years for his daughter, who operated a laundry. The Woodlings were members of the Lutheran Church.

 

Children of Elizabeth Fisher and Her Husband, Samuel Woodling.

338

i.

Francis I Woodling (27 Nov 1860 -    ?   ), m. 2 Sept 1882 Amelia Row (1 Apr 1863 -   ?   )

339

ii.

Lydia Izora Woodling  (21 Jul 1863 - 5 Jan 1931)   - Never married.

340

iii.

Esther Caroline Woodling (23 Jan 1868 -   ?   ),  Never married. Living Milton, PA - 1935

341

iv.

Emma Rebecca Woodling (2 Jul 1873 -   ?   ),  Never married. Living Milton, PA - 1935

342

v.

Dennis Isaac Woodling (18 Jan 1879 - 15 Apr 1903), Never married.

 

123.  Amelia Fisher ( 1814 - 1872 ), Wife of John A. Hilbish

 

            Amelia Fisher, oldest daughter of John Michael Fisher (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Washington Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on May 23, 1814. Her mother was Catherine Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Morr and granddaughter of Andrew Morr Jr. In 1777, Andrew Morr Jr. was a member of the Penn Township Committee of Safety, a position of honor and respon­si­bility during the Revolutionary War. On November 26, 1835, Amelia married John Adam Hilbish, who was born at Freeburg, PA, on January 1, 1814. He was a farmer and spent the greater part of his life at Montgomery's Ferry, PA. He died on March 8, 1850 and she on January 19, 1872. They were members of the Lutheran Church and both are buried in the Lutheran Church Cemetery at Liverpool, PA.     

 

Children of Amelia Fisher and Her Husband, John A. Hilbish.

343

i.

Sarah C. (2 Mar 1837- 23 Mar 1926),m. 18 Dec 1860 W.Moyer (27 Sep 1834 - 14 May 1924)

344

ii.

Andrew J. (18 Mar 1840 - 11 Mar 1850)

345

iii.

John A. (12 Feb 1843 - 19 Apr 1920), m. Mary Finton (23 Aug 1846 - 13 Sep 1923)

346

iv.

Zachary Taylor (28 Aug 1847 -   ?    ), m. Permilia Patterson  

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124.  Henry Philip Fisher ( 1815 - 1885 )

 

            Henry P. Fisher, son of John Michael (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in what is now Washington Township, Snyder County, PA, on December 29, 1815, and died at Loysville, Perry County, PA, on May 21, 1885. His mother was Catherine Eliz­abeth, daughter of Philip Morr. His trade was that of tailor. He was never married and is buried at Loysville, PA.

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126.  Eliza Fisher, ( 1819 - 1905 ), Wife of George C. Moyer

 

                                    Eliza Fisher, daughter of John Michael Fisher (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in what is now Washington Township, Snyder County, PA, on July 3, 1819, about a year before the death of her father. Her mother was Catherine Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Morr. On February 1, 1842, Eliza married the Hon. George C. Moyer, who was born near Freeburg on April 7, 1816 and died in Freeburg on March 6, 1900. He was a merchant and held various public offices. On December 17, 1905, Eliza died and was buried next to her husband in the Fairview Cemetery of that place. They were members of the Reformed Church. 

 

Children of Eliza Fisher and Her Husband, George C. Moyer 

347

i.

Calvin Fisher Moyer (18 Sep 1843 - 6 Jan 1933) - Never married

348

ii.

Charles A. Moyer (24 Nov 1845 - 24 Dec 1845)

349

iii.

James P. (9 Nov 1846 -1 Dec 1924),m 20 Oct 1868 Emma Maurer(25 Mar1848 -24 Mar 1909)

350

iv.

George J. Moyer (24 Mar 1850 - 16 Sep 1850)

351

v.

Infant (Born and died 1 Oct 1853)

352

vi.

Emeline (23 Sep 1854 -   ?   ), m. 8 Jan 1878 Wm. H. Mertz (6 Jun 1853 - 18 Dec 1915)

352

vii.

Sarah A. (5 Apr 1859 -   ?   ), m. 17 Oct 1880 George M. Witmer (14 Jul 1859 - 17 Mar 1922)

353

viii.

Katherine M. (8 Oct 1856 -   ?   ), m. 7 Feb 1895 W. Henry Phillips (6 Sep 1846 - 11 Nov 1913)

354

ix.

William C. Moyer (28 Feb 1861 - 22 Mar 1861)

355

x.

Eliza Jane Moyer (31 Jan 1866 - 10 Mar 1866)  

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                            127.  Eliza Fisher ( 1816 - 1896 ), Wife of John Reed 

 

            Eliza Fisher, daughter of David (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on June 11, 1816, and died in the same township on October 18, 1896. She married John Reed who was born on May 20, 1912, and died on June 30, 1897. Both are buried in the Salem (Rows) Cemetery in Penn Township, and many of their descendants remain in the vicinity (1936). 

 

Children of Eliza Fisher and Her Husband, John Reed.   

357

i.

David Fisher Reed

358

ii.

Henry Reed,  m.  Nancy Winkleblech (1843 - 1884)

                          m.  24 Dec 1892  Hettie Woodling 

359

iii.

John Reed (1851 - 1926), m. Rebecca Long   

360

iv.

Mary Reed,  m. 12 Sep 1852  Warren Erdly

361

v.

Anna Reed,  m. 28 Aug 1870 Daniel Boyer

362

vi.

Catherine Reed, m. Frank Ritter   

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                            128.  Moses Fisher  ( 1818 - 1894 )

 

            Moses Fisher, son of David (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on February 12, 1818. His mother was Anna Marie and her maiden name was probably Yocum. Of the five surviving children of David Fisher, who died in 1827, Moses was the oldest son. Moses's grandmother Margaret Elizabeth, wife of John Adam Fisher, mentioned the five children of David in her will made in 1829. David was a soldier in the War of 1812. He lived on a farm in the "Smoketown Valley" section of Penn Township, and a descendant, Mrs. George Schrey, still lives on some of the land that David owned (c.1936). The ownership history on this tract of land is from David Fisher, to Moses Fisher, then Moses's son Ammon, and now Ammon's daughter, Mrs Schrey. Moses was a farmer for the greater part of his life, and when he retired, his son Ammon succeeded him on the same farm. The writer knew personally the subject of this sketch. Moses married Annie Esterline, who was born on January 30, 1827, and died on December 10, 1876. Moses died on May 23, 1894, and with his first wife is buried in the Baker Cemetery at Selinsgrove, PA. After the death of his first wife, Moses married Matilda Sprankle, who was many years his junior. She was still living in 1935. Moses served in the Civil War as a Private in Company F, 172nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry; the First Sergeant of this company, Oscar H. Coldren, was a kinsman of Moses.  

 

Children of Moses Fisher and His Wife, Annie Esterline  

363

i.

Jonathan (5 Dec 1849 - 10 Sep 1904), m. Lavina Dunkelberger (5 Jul 1847 - 23 Feb 1916)

364

ii.

Jefferson                                                                       Elkhart, IN

365

iii.

Abia Fisher, m.   --------- Binger                                 Chicago, IL

366

iv.

Ellen Fisher, m. 22 Jul, 1866 Henry W. Fisher (30 Nov 1842 -    ?    )

367

v.

Catherine Fisher, m. W. Gumby

368

vi.

Ammon Fisher ( 1866 -   ?   ), m. 27 Apr 1886 Frances Burns  

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                            129.  Aaron Fisher  ( 1823 - 1901 ) 

 

            Aaron Fisher, son of David (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, in 1823. His mother was Anna Maria, whose maiden name was probably Yochim. He died on February 25, 1901. On November 19, 1848, he married Sarah Ann Lenig, who was born on June 18, 1825, and died at Sunbury, PA, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stepp, on October 5, 1917. Both are buried at the Grubb's Church in Chapman township.  As Aaron's father, David, died in 1827, Aaron's grandmother in her will made in 1829, mentions Aaron and his brother and sisters as among her heirs. Aaron was a farmer all his life and lived about two miles southwest of Selinsgrove. His land adjoined the property of his brother, Moses. Aaron served as a Teamster in the Union Army during the Civil War.  

 

Children of Aaron Fisher and His Wife, Sarah Ann Lenig.  

369

i.

Amelia Fisher (25 Feb 1854 -   ?   ), m. 28 Feb 1882  Jno A. Stepp (5 Sep 1857 - 1 Jan 1928)

370

ii.

David Franklin (12 May 1856 - 25 Oct 1934), m. 25 Dec 1881 Mary M. Moyer

                         

                           130.  Margaret Fisher, Wife of Benjamin Neiswender

 

            Margaret Fisher, daughter of David (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA. Her mother was Anna Maria, probably  Yochim or Yocum. Her father died in 1827. In the will of Margaret's paternal grandmother, which was made in 1829, she and her brothers and sisters are mentioned. She married Benjamin Neiswender on April 9, 1858.

 

Children of Margaret Fisher and Her Husband, Benjamin Neiswender.

371

i.

______________ Neiswender (believed to have been a son) 

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                            131.  Hannah Fisher, Wife of Peter Shaffer 

 

            Hannah Fisher, daughter of David (son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA., around 1830. Her mother was Anna Maria, whose maiden name was probably Yochim or Yocum.  Hannah's father died in 1827 leaving a widow and five young children. When her paternal grandmother made her will in 1829, Hannah and her brothers and sisters were named as beneficiaries. Hannah married Peter Shaffer and they lived on a property in "Smoketown" just west of that tract owned by her brothers, Aaron and Moses. About 1887, they sold the property to her first cousin, Adam J. Fisher (grandfather of the writer), and moved to the vicinity of Elkhart in northern Indiana.

 

Children of Hannah Fisher and Her Husband, Peter Shaffer.

380

i.

Aaron Shaffer

381

ii.

Mary Shaffer, m. Mr. Hiltebitle

382

iii.

Samuel Shaffer

383

iv.

Maggie Shaffer, m. Mr. Mains

384

v.

David Shaffer

385

vi.

Henry Shaffer     

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                            132.  Henry Fisher

 

            Henry Fisher, son of Christian Jr. (son of Christian, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Berks County, PA.

 

Children of Henry Fisher and His Wife (Name Unknown)

390

i.

(first name unknown) Fisher, a son

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                            133.  Mary Fisher, Wife of Jacob Winters 

 

            Mary Fisher, daughter of Christian Jr. (son of Christian, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Berks County, PA, in 1808 and died in 1887. Her mother's maiden name was Zimmerman. Mary married Jacob Winters, who was born in 1806 and died in 1865. Both are buried in the old part of the Tulpehocken (Christ) Lutheran Church about a mile west of Stouchsburg, Berks County, PA.

 

Children of Mary Fisher and Her Husband, Jacob Winters.

391

i.

 

392

ii.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                            134.  George Fisher 

 

            George Fisher, son of Christian Jr. (son of Christian, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Berks County, PA, about 1810. His mother's maiden name was Zimmerman.

 

Children of George Fisher and His Wife, (name unknown)

395

i.

Angelina Fisher, m. Jonathan Mayberry.

396

ii.

Edmund G. Fisher (1839 - 1918), m. Mary Reed (1850 - 1898)              -- Civil War

397

iii.

John L. Fisher (9 Apr 1844 - 17 Oct 1902), m. Elizabeth Klopp (23 Sep 1847 - 23 Mar 1910)

398

iv.

Levi Fisher ( 1853 -    ?   ) , m. Elizabeth Kline --         Myerstown  

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Sixth Generation

                            140.  Joseph Fisher  ( 1822 - 1907 )

 

            Joseph Fisher, Son of John (son of Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on May 22, 1822. His mother was Anna Zern. He married Mary McCull­ough. His death occurred at Lewisburg, PA, on November 9th, 1907. His wife, Mary, died at Lewis­burg,  PA, and both Joseph and Mary are buried at Lewisburg.

 

Children of Joseph Fisher and His Wife, Mary McCullough.

399

i.

Annie L. Fisher (28 Feb 1849 - 13 Jan 1852)

400

ii.

Theodore W. (9 Nov 1855 -    ?    ), m.23 Feb 1882 Ellen Row (    ?    - 23 Apr 1891)

                                                             , m. 9 Sep 1892 Ella Boyer (17 Jul 1869 -    ?    )

401

iii.

John Fisher, M.D. (14 Feb 1853 - 13 Feb 1931), m. 2 May 1876 Mary Batdorf.  

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                            141.  Mary Fisher, Wife of Nathaniel Yoder.

 

            Mary Fisher, daughter of John (son of Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on December 8, 1825, and died at New Berlin, PA, on February 27, 1896. On December 25, 1849, she married Nathaniel Yoder, who was born on October 30, 1815, and died on January 11, 1902. Both are buried at New Berlin, PA.

 

Children of Mary Fisher and Her Husband, Nathaniel Yoder.

402

i.

Sarah C. Yoder (24 Sep 1850 - 29 Mar 1901), m. Joel Baker (2 Apr 1846 - 25 Nov 1918)

403

ii.

Emma J. Yoder (12 Jul 1852 - 1934), m. 8 Mar 1883 Rev. E.D. Keen (26 Jul 1849 - 2 Feb 1912)

404

iii.

Annie (5 Jan 1854 -   ?   ), m. 16 Dec, 1873 J. Newton Chambers

405

iv.

Charles Fisher Yoder (4 Jul 1858- 28 Apr 1926), m. 1880 Emma J. Leitner (23 May 1862-   ?   )

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                            142.  Isaac Fisher  ( 1827 - 1890 )

 

            Isaac Fisher, son of John (son of Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born near Selinsgrove, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on September 6, 1827, and died on December 10, 1890.  In early life, he learned the trade of boot and shoe maker and for a number of years conducted a retail boot and shoe business in Selinsgrove with his son Charles Kantner Fisher. In 1872, he was a member of the Selinsgrove School Board. On January 23, 1849, he married Lovina Kantner. Some years after her death, Isaac married Catherine M. Kohler, who was born on November 29, 1828, and died on July 2, 1918. Isaac and his second wife are buried at New Berlin. His first wife is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Selinsgrove. There was no issue from the second marriage.

 

Children of Isaac Fisher and His First Wife, Lovina Kantner.

406

i.

Charles K.(21 Feb 1853-24 Mar 1925),m. 29 Jul187? E. Clara Kreeger (26 Mar 1856-30 Jan 1914)

407

ii.

Rufus J.C. (21 Dec 1857-7 Jun 1907),m. 4 Sep 1883 Sadie Berry (10 Jul 1862-   ?   ) 

                            143.  William Fisher  ( 1829 -     ?    )                         

 

            William Fisher, son of John (son of Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Union (now Snyder) County, PA, in July of 1829. His mother was Anna Zern. He went west as a young man, and trace of him was lost. He married, but there were no children. The time and place of his death is unknown to the writer.

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                            144.  Elizabeth Fisher  ( 1831 -  1897 )

 

             Elizabeth Fisher, Daughter of John (son of Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on March 8, 1831. Her mother was Anna Zern. On February 6, 1851, she married John Graybill from near Richfield, PA. John was born on October 8, 1821, and died July 24, 1855, leaving his widow and two small children. About 1857, Elizabeth married John Winey, who was born on March 1, 1820, and died on January 15, 1893. He too, was from the Richfield section.  Elizabeth died 15 Oct 1897, and she and both of her husbands are buried at Richfield, Juniata County, PA.

 

Children of Elizabeth Fisher and Her First Husband, John Graybill.

408

i.

Ellen Graybill (20 Nov1853 - 16 Dec 1926),m. Dr. Thos Leas (26 Sep 1853 - 2 Feb 1881)

                                                               m. Rev. John A.Yarkers(28 Apr 1859 - 22 Mar 1915)

409

ii

John S. Graybill (23 Nov 1855 - 1919), m. Amanda Haldeman (1858 - 1929) 

 

Children of Elizabeth Fisher and Her Second Husband, John Winey.

410

iii.

Lydia  (24 Jul 1858- 2 Nov 1896), m.3 Oct 1878 John G.Gingrich (22 Feb 1854 - 2 Apr 1922)

411

iv.

Jacob H. Winey, m. Phoebe Snyder

412

v.

Jane Winey -- died in infancy.

413

vi.

Emily Winey -- died in infancy.

414

vii.

Wilson Winey  -- died in infancy. 

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                            145.  Sarah Fisher, Wife of Andrew Kohler

 

            Sarah Fisher, daughter of John (son of Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on April 4, 1833. Her mother was Anna Zern. She married Andrew Kohler.

 

Children of Sarah Fisher and Her Husband, Andrew Kohler.

415

i.

Dr. Andrew Kohler -- Lived in Akron, Ohio.

416

ii.

 

417

iii.

 

418

iv.

 

419

v.

 

420

vi.

 

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                            146.  Lydia Fisher, Wife of Augustus Cox 

 

            Lydia Fisher, daughter of John (son of Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on March 28, 1835, and died on October 15, 1897. She married Augustus Cox, but they had no children. Both are buried at New Berlin, PA. Lydia's mother was Anna Zern.        

                            147.  John P. Fisher  ( 1837 -   ?    )

           

            John P. Fisher, son of John (Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on March 29, 1837. He was a photographer and conducted a business in Pittsburg, PA. His mother was Anna Zern. He was married but his wife's name is unknown to the writer.

 

Children of John P. Fisher of Pittsburg, PA.

421

i.

Charles Fisher

422

ii.

John Fisher

423

iii.

Edward Fisher

424

iv.

Wallaco Fisher

425

v.

Harrison Fisher

426

vi.,

Norman Fisher

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                            148. Solomon George Fisher  ( 1840 -    ?    ) 

 

            Solomon George Fisher, son of John (Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on March 1, 1840. In young manhood, he went tot he state of Missouri and there married Nannie Eaton. He and his wife lived and died somewhere in the vicinity of St. Louis. Solomon's mother was Anna Zern.

 

Children of Solomon George Fisher and His Wife Nannie Eaton

427

i.

Emma Fisher

428

ii.

Annia Fisher

429

iii.

Lulu Fisher

430

iv.

Mary Maude Fisher (    ?   - 1929), m. Gill M. Lewis Sr.    --  St Louis, Missouri

431

v.

Harry H. Fisher

432

vi.

Joseph C. Fisher

433

vii.

Homer G. Fisher

434

viii.

Bert S. Fisher

435

ix.

Charles V. Fisher

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                            149.  John Christian Motz  ( 1832 -    ?    )

 

            John Christian Motz, son of Elizabeth Fisher (daughter of Christian, son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on June 22, 1832, in Centre County, PA. His father was John Motz Jr. On the death of his father in 1849, John Christian Motz took over the hotel, gristmill, and general store and operated it for the accommodation of those from Centre Hall and the upper Penns Valley, who were going to Mifflingburg and farther east. This was before the construction of the turnpike. He had large barns for housing wagons loaded with grain and other products on the way to the marker. In Nov­em­ber of 1869, he married Maranda A. Reigard, whose home was six miles south of Freeport, Illinois.

            John Christian Motz was known as "Crist" or "Christian." He was a merchant and lumber dealer, and a leading citizen of Woodward, Center County, PA. It was through his instrumentality, that the Mifflinburg to Old Fort and the Millheim to Coburn turnpikes were laid out and constructed. He owned the controlling stock in both.

            John Christian's grandfather John Motz Sr. was born in Berks County, PA, about 1758 and was assessed in Penn Township, now Snyder County, as early as 1776. In 1786, he and his brother Captain Michael Motz moved to what is now Haines township, Center County. John Motz Sr. married a daughter of Peter Witmer Sr., who was a resident of what is now Union Township, Snyder County, PA. and a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

Children of John Christian Motz and His Wife, Maranda A. Reigard.                

436

i.

William Motz (1 Sep 1870 -    ?    )          --    Youngtown, Ohio

437

ii.

Frank Motz (5 Feb 1874 -     ?    ), m.  Elizabeth E. Brubaker (29 Mar 1876 -  ?  )

438

iii.

Fisher Motz Sr. (     ?    - 19 Feb 1919)

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                            150.  Catherine Motz, Wife of George Peter Weaver

 

            Catherine Motz, daughter of Elizabeth Fisher (daughter of Christian, son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on November 14, 1836, at Woodward, Centre County, PA, and died in Philadelphia, PA, on April 30, 1918. She is buried at St. Pauls Cemetery, Aaronsburg, PA.  Her father was John Motz, and  she married Rev. George Peter Weaver on August 20, 1861. In her trousseau were several fine quilts made by her sisters.

            George Peter Weaver was born February 21, 1836, and died in Philadelphia, PA, on April 8, 1908. He graduated from Missionary Institute, now Susquehanna University and was actively engaged in the ministry, serving charges at Schuylkill Haven, Millersburg, Annville, Wrightsville, Bainsbridge, and Maytown, all in Pennsylvania. At one time, he served as principal of the Female High School in New Albany, Indiana.  Later, he studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and practiced his profession at Hanover, PA, from 1877 to 1891. Because of their two sons locating in Philadelphia, Dr. Weaver and his wife, Catherine, moved to that city, where he continued the practice of medicine and conducted a large drug store known as Weaver's Pharmacy, located at 6300 Woodland Avenue. The business prospered and warranted the erection of a large yellow brick structure at 6301 Woodland Avenue. His sons later conducted this business, but at the present time (c.1935), the building is rented to others. The death of George Weaver was caused by an infection after the amputation of one of his legs, the amputation being necessary because of diabetes. His wife survived him by ten years, living at their home  at 5533 Woodland Avenue until her death. In her later life, she marveled at the advances of science, especially electricity and the automobile, and wondered what the outcome of the World War would be, but she did not live to see the close of the war. [World War I]

 

Children of Catherine Motz and Her Husband,  George Peter Weaver, M.D.

439

i.

Luther M. Weaver, M.D. (20 May 1862 -      ?       )

440

ii.

Warren Weaver (4 Apr 1864)

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                            151.  Lydia Motz, Wife of Charles E. Gutelius

 

            Lydia Motz, daughter of Elizabeth Fisher (daughter of Christian, son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Centre County, PA, on April 25, 1835. Her father was John Motz. She married Dr. Charles E. Gutelius on October 25, 1870. He was the only ethical dentist in Mifflinburg, Pa, at the time. Lydia died on May 3, 1882, and Dr. Gutelius died on December 8, 1913.

 

Children of Lydia Motz and Her Husband, Dr. Charles E. Gutelius.

443

i.

Elizabeth M. Gutelius (24 Jan 1872 -  ?   ), m. 16 Nov 1898 Robert J. Baker (25 May 1874 -   ?   )

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                            152.  Sarah Motz, Wife of Peter B. Neff, M.D.

 

            Sarah Motz, daughter of Elizabeth Fisher (daughter of Christian, son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Centre County, PA, on February 21, 1831. Her father was John Motz. She married Dr. Peter B. Neff, who was born November 23, 1816, and died at the bedside of a patient from a heart attach on April 7, 1880. They were married on February 18, 1851. Dr Neff graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA. He was a prominent physician of Aaronsburg and later Centre Hall, PA. Sarah Caroline Motz was confirmed a member of the Lutheran Church by the Rev. Reese at Woodward, PA, her ancestral home, on April 6, 1851.

 

Children of Sarah Motz and Her Husband, Dr. Peter B. Neff.

444

i.

Flora Neff (2 Feb 1855-15 Aug 1929), m. Sydney W. Bairfoot (8 Aug 1854- 26 Oct 1888)

                         

                            153.  Mary E. Motz ( 1845 - 1863 )

 

            Mary E. Motz, daughter of Elizabeth Fisher (daughter of Christian, son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Centre County, PA, on February 11, 1845. Her father was John Motz. She was a promising musician. On a visit to Philadelphia, she took ill with pneumonia and died there on Oct­o­ber 31, 1863. She was buried at the cemetery at St. Paul's Church, Aaronsburg, PA. Mary E. Motz was never married.

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                            154.  Henry Moyer ( 1827 - 1900 )

 

            Henry Moyer, son of Margaret Fisher (daughter of Christian, son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on October 28, 1827. His father was William Moyer. He was educated in the local public schools and taught in Penn Township for two years. He then served as a clerk in the Schnure and Davis enterprises in Selinsgrove, and later began the operation of his father's farm. He was one of the best known agriculturists of the section and prospered. He was a Republican in politics and held numerous offices in his native township of Penn. On March 27, 1860, he married Mary Dagle who was born in Lahm, Bavaria, Germany, on April 11, 1838, and died on the Moyer farm, just west of Salem in Penn Township, on October 6, 1913. Henry and his wife were members and faithful attendants of the Lutheran Church. He died on February 5, 1900. Both are buried, a short distance from the Moyer farm, in the Salem (Row's) Cemetery,. The writer's grand­father, Adam J. Fisher, and Henry Moyer were nearly the same age and great friends. Adam was a first cousin of Henry's mother.

 

Children of Henry Moyer and His Wife, Mary Dagle

445

i.

John F. Moyer (3 Aug 1860 -  ?   ), m. 26 Dec 1882 S. Eliz. Herman (10 Jan 1863 -  ?   )

446

ii.

David W.Moyer (10 Mar 1862 - ? ), m. 21 May 1891 Kath.V.Kessler(8 Sep 1869-29 Oct 1925)

447

iii.

Charles A. Moyer (23 Mar1864 - ? ),m.11 Aug 1885 Sarah E.Yoder (15 Mar1867- 6 Apr1921)

448

iv.

Mary A. Moyer (17 Apr 1866-  ?  ),m. George P. Miller, M.D. (9 Jan 1867 - 18 Sep 1895)

                                                            , m.  28 Apr 1898 Rev. H.G. Snable

449

v.

Annie Moyer (29 Apr 1867-  ?   ),m. 1 Sep 1892 Dr. J.I. Woodruff (24 Nov 1864 -   ?   )

450

vi.

Clara Moyer (1870 - 1889)

451

vii.

Cora V. Moyer (21 Dec 1873 - 9 Jun 1910),m. 5 Apr 1894  Charles Gable (9 Jun 1872 -   ?   )

452

viii.

Sarah J. Moyer (23 Sep 1868 -   ?   ), m. 5 May 1891  J.W. Seip, M.D.

453

ix.

Della Moyer (23 Sep 1879 - ? ), m.27 Sep 1905 Walter E.Haybarger(16 Feb 1872-19 Mar 1914)

454

x.

Vera E. Moyer (2 Aug 1881 -   ?   ),m. 1 Feb 1906 George C. Gemberling (16 Dec 1879 -   ?   )

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                            156.  Lydia Moyer  ( 1830 - 1850 )

 

            Lydia Moyer, daughter of Margaret Fisher (daughter  of Christian, son of John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the old Moyer farm, west of Salem in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on October 10, 1830. She attended the local schools and lived with her parents until the time of her death on August 3, 1850. She is buried in the Salem Cemetery. She was unmarried. Her father was William Moyer.

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                            157.  Susanna Moyer, Wife of Robert Kern

 

            Susanna Moyer, daughter of Margaret Fisher (daughter of Christian, John Adam, John Jacob, Sebastian), was born on the old Moyer farm, west of Salem in Penn Township, Union (now Snyder) County, PA, on October 8, 1833. She attended the local schools and on December 26, 1854, she married Robert Kern. Her father was William Moyer. She died on September 8, 1863, and is buried in the Salem Cemetery, near her former home. Robert W. Kern was born on April 20, 1828, and died on September 8, 1883, at Ashland, PA. He is probably buried there. His occupation was that of Photographer.

 

 

 

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