FISH, CYRUS--Born in 1762. Died January 25, 1816, aged 54 years. Grave in Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown, N. Y. His home was at Stonington, Conn., and at the age of 16 years, according to the records of the Adjutant General's office of Connecticut, he enlisted Jan. 28, 1778, serving as drummer in Capt. Stanton's Company until July 1, 1779. On page 242, "Revolution Lists and Returns," Connecticut, it says: "Cyrus Fish, rank Fifer, term engaged for three years; town engaged for, Stonington, commencement of service, 1st January, 1780, expiration of term of service, 1st January, 1781. In the First Company, Col. Samuel B. Webb's Reg't." After the war he married Bridget Jones at Groton, Conn. Her death occurred Jan. 17, 1819, aged 51 years. Her father was said to have been one of the soldiers at Lexington. Cyrus Fish and family moved to Jamestown in 1814. He never recovered from the sickness developed in the army and died two years after coming to Jamestown, followed by the death of his wife in 1819. They left a large family. Their son, Cyrus, Jr., built a mill on the Cassadaga, and shortly after moved to Iowa where he died. Maria Fish, daughter, became the wife of Henry Baker, one of the prominent carly residents of Jamestown. One of the daughters of Cyrus Fish, Jr., married Daniel Williams of Ashville; another married Dr. G. W. Hazeltine; one married Elijah Akins; one married Jesse Landon.
Soldiers of the Revolution
moved from original burial ground near H. Baker residence to Lake View Cemetery, Lot 104, Forest Section, 5 & 6 on 24 April 1865.
Soldiers of the Revolution
moved from original burial ground near H. Baker residence to Lake View Cemetery, Lot 104, Forest Section, 5 & 6 on 24 April 1865.
FISH, CYRUS--Born in 1762. Died January 25, 1816, aged 54 years. Grave in Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown, N. Y. His home was at Stonington, Conn., and at the age of 16 years, according to the records of the Adjutant General's office of Connecticut, he enlisted Jan. 28, 1778, serving as drummer in Capt. Stanton's Company until July 1, 1779. On page 242, "Revolution Lists and Returns," Connecticut, it says: "Cyrus Fish, rank Fifer, term engaged for three years; town engaged for, Stonington, commencement of service, 1st January, 1780, expiration of term of service, 1st January, 1781. In the First Company, Col. Samuel B. Webb's Reg't." After the war he married Bridget Jones at Groton, Conn. Her death occurred Jan. 17, 1819, aged 51 years. Her father was said to have been one of the soldiers at Lexington. Cyrus Fish and family moved to Jamestown in 1814. He never recovered from the sickness developed in the army and died two years after coming to Jamestown, followed by the death of his wife in 1819. They left a large family. Their son, Cyrus, Jr., built a mill on the Cassadaga, and shortly after moved to Iowa where he died. Maria Fish, daughter, became the wife of Henry Baker, one of the prominent carly residents of Jamestown. One of the daughters of Cyrus Fish, Jr., married Daniel Williams of Ashville; another married Dr. G. W. Hazeltine; one married Elijah Akins; one married Jesse Landon.
Soldiers of the Revolution
moved from original burial ground near H. Baker residence to Lake View Cemetery, Lot 104, Forest Section, 5 & 6 on 24 April 1865.
Soldiers of the Revolution
moved from original burial ground near H. Baker residence to Lake View Cemetery, Lot 104, Forest Section, 5 & 6 on 24 April 1865.
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