Nancy Fisher Zimmerman, daughter of Stephen Fisher & his wife Elizabeth Newhouse Fisher
Married Nathan Zimmerman, son of Nathan Zimmerman & his wife Mary Morton Zimmerman
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this is Nancy's brother John Fisher
findagrave memorial #32316931
John Fisher, Deceased.
This well-known farmer and auctioneer of Jackson township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, July 19, 1826, and was a son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Newhouse) Fisher.
The father of Stephen Fisher was a native of Germany and an early settler in Ohio, while the Newhouse family migrated to Ohio from Virginia, also in an early day, and in Wayne county, Ohio,
Stephen Fisher and Elizabeth Newhouse met and were married. To this marriage there were ten children, born in the following order: Nancy, Susan, Sarah, Elizabeth, James, Stephen, Robert, Edward, John and Lucinda. Of these children four are living, three in Kosciusko county, viz: James, Edward and Lucinda.
Stephen Fisher, after marriage, cleared up a farm in Wayne county, Ohio, lived there several years, then sold out and came to Jackson township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, and purchased a tract of three hundred and twenty acres in the wilderness, which he later cleared up and converted into one of the best and most profitable farms in the township. It was on this farm that John Fisher learned to swing an ax and to plow with oxen, and when he became the owner of a yoke of cattle he was the proudest boy for miles around.
John Fisher lived upon his father's farm until past twenty years of age, when he was united in marriage with Miss Charity Bills, who was born in Seneca county, Ohio, March 6, 1828, and there acquired a good education.
This union was graced with seven children, viz.: Robert, born January 13, 1847, and now the husband of Ruth Knoop; Lydia A, wife of Jacob Fisher, who is, however, of no consanguinity; Frank, born in 1851, is married to Charlotte Fisher and resides in Huntington, Indiana; Salome, wife of Peter Catlet, residing in Wayne township; John, deceased; Marshall, who married Ada Stauffer, and resides in the state of Washington; Silas is married to Elizabeth Parrot and lives in Jackson township.
In 1854 Mr Fisher came to Kosciusko county, and here was a continuous resident up to the date of his death. He had inherited, as had his brothers, a quarter-section of land, and in 1852 settled on his farm, which he cleared up and handsomely improved. In 1856 the father made a clearing sale and appointed John as auctioneer. At that time the latter was a modest young man, but this initiation proved a turning point in his career and led to his adoption of auctioneering as a vocation. Since 1856 Mr Fisher conducted twenty-three hundred public vendues, and his services were in demand for miles around, his average being about one hundred sales per annum. During his residence in Jackson township he took part in many log-rollings and house raisings and was an important factor in advancing the general prosperity of the township.
In politics Mr Fisher was a Democrat, as are also his sons. He served as justice of the peace for eight years, he being a very popular man in the township, and having been elected in a district that usually was carried by a Republican majority of sixty. He also served as one of the three trustees of his township in the early days, and an one occasion settled up an estate of fifty-two thousand dollars, which occupied his attention for several years. Fraternally Mr Fisher was made a Mason in 1856 and at the time of his death held membership in the lodge at Sidney, Indiana, in which he held the position of tyler. When the Patrons of Husbandry were flourishing he was an active member and was one of the organizers of the state grange. Mrs Fisher has long been a member of the Christian church, to the support of which Mr Fisher was a liberal contributor.
In January, 1901, Mr Fisher had the misfortune to lose his dwelling and its contents by fire, but, being a man not easily disheartened, he soon recovered from the effects of the disaster. He was widely known in Kosciusko and adjoining counties, and being a gentleman of more than ordinary intelligence was greatly esteemed wherever known. His death occurred on the 2nd of May, 1902, its cause being paralysis. His funeral took place May 4th, and was one of the largest ever held in the township.
Progressive Men and Women of Kosciusko County, Indiana
B F Bowen
1902
Married Nathan Zimmerman, son of Nathan Zimmerman & his wife Mary Morton Zimmerman
************
this is Nancy's brother John Fisher
findagrave memorial #32316931
John Fisher, Deceased.
This well-known farmer and auctioneer of Jackson township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, July 19, 1826, and was a son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Newhouse) Fisher.
The father of Stephen Fisher was a native of Germany and an early settler in Ohio, while the Newhouse family migrated to Ohio from Virginia, also in an early day, and in Wayne county, Ohio,
Stephen Fisher and Elizabeth Newhouse met and were married. To this marriage there were ten children, born in the following order: Nancy, Susan, Sarah, Elizabeth, James, Stephen, Robert, Edward, John and Lucinda. Of these children four are living, three in Kosciusko county, viz: James, Edward and Lucinda.
Stephen Fisher, after marriage, cleared up a farm in Wayne county, Ohio, lived there several years, then sold out and came to Jackson township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, and purchased a tract of three hundred and twenty acres in the wilderness, which he later cleared up and converted into one of the best and most profitable farms in the township. It was on this farm that John Fisher learned to swing an ax and to plow with oxen, and when he became the owner of a yoke of cattle he was the proudest boy for miles around.
John Fisher lived upon his father's farm until past twenty years of age, when he was united in marriage with Miss Charity Bills, who was born in Seneca county, Ohio, March 6, 1828, and there acquired a good education.
This union was graced with seven children, viz.: Robert, born January 13, 1847, and now the husband of Ruth Knoop; Lydia A, wife of Jacob Fisher, who is, however, of no consanguinity; Frank, born in 1851, is married to Charlotte Fisher and resides in Huntington, Indiana; Salome, wife of Peter Catlet, residing in Wayne township; John, deceased; Marshall, who married Ada Stauffer, and resides in the state of Washington; Silas is married to Elizabeth Parrot and lives in Jackson township.
In 1854 Mr Fisher came to Kosciusko county, and here was a continuous resident up to the date of his death. He had inherited, as had his brothers, a quarter-section of land, and in 1852 settled on his farm, which he cleared up and handsomely improved. In 1856 the father made a clearing sale and appointed John as auctioneer. At that time the latter was a modest young man, but this initiation proved a turning point in his career and led to his adoption of auctioneering as a vocation. Since 1856 Mr Fisher conducted twenty-three hundred public vendues, and his services were in demand for miles around, his average being about one hundred sales per annum. During his residence in Jackson township he took part in many log-rollings and house raisings and was an important factor in advancing the general prosperity of the township.
In politics Mr Fisher was a Democrat, as are also his sons. He served as justice of the peace for eight years, he being a very popular man in the township, and having been elected in a district that usually was carried by a Republican majority of sixty. He also served as one of the three trustees of his township in the early days, and an one occasion settled up an estate of fifty-two thousand dollars, which occupied his attention for several years. Fraternally Mr Fisher was made a Mason in 1856 and at the time of his death held membership in the lodge at Sidney, Indiana, in which he held the position of tyler. When the Patrons of Husbandry were flourishing he was an active member and was one of the organizers of the state grange. Mrs Fisher has long been a member of the Christian church, to the support of which Mr Fisher was a liberal contributor.
In January, 1901, Mr Fisher had the misfortune to lose his dwelling and its contents by fire, but, being a man not easily disheartened, he soon recovered from the effects of the disaster. He was widely known in Kosciusko and adjoining counties, and being a gentleman of more than ordinary intelligence was greatly esteemed wherever known. His death occurred on the 2nd of May, 1902, its cause being paralysis. His funeral took place May 4th, and was one of the largest ever held in the township.
Progressive Men and Women of Kosciusko County, Indiana
B F Bowen
1902
Nancy Fisher Zimmerman, daughter of Stephen Fisher & his wife Elizabeth Newhouse Fisher
Married Nathan Zimmerman, son of Nathan Zimmerman & his wife Mary Morton Zimmerman
************
this is Nancy's brother John Fisher
findagrave memorial #32316931
John Fisher, Deceased.
This well-known farmer and auctioneer of Jackson township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, July 19, 1826, and was a son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Newhouse) Fisher.
The father of Stephen Fisher was a native of Germany and an early settler in Ohio, while the Newhouse family migrated to Ohio from Virginia, also in an early day, and in Wayne county, Ohio,
Stephen Fisher and Elizabeth Newhouse met and were married. To this marriage there were ten children, born in the following order: Nancy, Susan, Sarah, Elizabeth, James, Stephen, Robert, Edward, John and Lucinda. Of these children four are living, three in Kosciusko county, viz: James, Edward and Lucinda.
Stephen Fisher, after marriage, cleared up a farm in Wayne county, Ohio, lived there several years, then sold out and came to Jackson township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, and purchased a tract of three hundred and twenty acres in the wilderness, which he later cleared up and converted into one of the best and most profitable farms in the township. It was on this farm that John Fisher learned to swing an ax and to plow with oxen, and when he became the owner of a yoke of cattle he was the proudest boy for miles around.
John Fisher lived upon his father's farm until past twenty years of age, when he was united in marriage with Miss Charity Bills, who was born in Seneca county, Ohio, March 6, 1828, and there acquired a good education.
This union was graced with seven children, viz.: Robert, born January 13, 1847, and now the husband of Ruth Knoop; Lydia A, wife of Jacob Fisher, who is, however, of no consanguinity; Frank, born in 1851, is married to Charlotte Fisher and resides in Huntington, Indiana; Salome, wife of Peter Catlet, residing in Wayne township; John, deceased; Marshall, who married Ada Stauffer, and resides in the state of Washington; Silas is married to Elizabeth Parrot and lives in Jackson township.
In 1854 Mr Fisher came to Kosciusko county, and here was a continuous resident up to the date of his death. He had inherited, as had his brothers, a quarter-section of land, and in 1852 settled on his farm, which he cleared up and handsomely improved. In 1856 the father made a clearing sale and appointed John as auctioneer. At that time the latter was a modest young man, but this initiation proved a turning point in his career and led to his adoption of auctioneering as a vocation. Since 1856 Mr Fisher conducted twenty-three hundred public vendues, and his services were in demand for miles around, his average being about one hundred sales per annum. During his residence in Jackson township he took part in many log-rollings and house raisings and was an important factor in advancing the general prosperity of the township.
In politics Mr Fisher was a Democrat, as are also his sons. He served as justice of the peace for eight years, he being a very popular man in the township, and having been elected in a district that usually was carried by a Republican majority of sixty. He also served as one of the three trustees of his township in the early days, and an one occasion settled up an estate of fifty-two thousand dollars, which occupied his attention for several years. Fraternally Mr Fisher was made a Mason in 1856 and at the time of his death held membership in the lodge at Sidney, Indiana, in which he held the position of tyler. When the Patrons of Husbandry were flourishing he was an active member and was one of the organizers of the state grange. Mrs Fisher has long been a member of the Christian church, to the support of which Mr Fisher was a liberal contributor.
In January, 1901, Mr Fisher had the misfortune to lose his dwelling and its contents by fire, but, being a man not easily disheartened, he soon recovered from the effects of the disaster. He was widely known in Kosciusko and adjoining counties, and being a gentleman of more than ordinary intelligence was greatly esteemed wherever known. His death occurred on the 2nd of May, 1902, its cause being paralysis. His funeral took place May 4th, and was one of the largest ever held in the township.
Progressive Men and Women of Kosciusko County, Indiana
B F Bowen
1902
Married Nathan Zimmerman, son of Nathan Zimmerman & his wife Mary Morton Zimmerman
************
this is Nancy's brother John Fisher
findagrave memorial #32316931
John Fisher, Deceased.
This well-known farmer and auctioneer of Jackson township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, July 19, 1826, and was a son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Newhouse) Fisher.
The father of Stephen Fisher was a native of Germany and an early settler in Ohio, while the Newhouse family migrated to Ohio from Virginia, also in an early day, and in Wayne county, Ohio,
Stephen Fisher and Elizabeth Newhouse met and were married. To this marriage there were ten children, born in the following order: Nancy, Susan, Sarah, Elizabeth, James, Stephen, Robert, Edward, John and Lucinda. Of these children four are living, three in Kosciusko county, viz: James, Edward and Lucinda.
Stephen Fisher, after marriage, cleared up a farm in Wayne county, Ohio, lived there several years, then sold out and came to Jackson township, Kosciusko county, Indiana, and purchased a tract of three hundred and twenty acres in the wilderness, which he later cleared up and converted into one of the best and most profitable farms in the township. It was on this farm that John Fisher learned to swing an ax and to plow with oxen, and when he became the owner of a yoke of cattle he was the proudest boy for miles around.
John Fisher lived upon his father's farm until past twenty years of age, when he was united in marriage with Miss Charity Bills, who was born in Seneca county, Ohio, March 6, 1828, and there acquired a good education.
This union was graced with seven children, viz.: Robert, born January 13, 1847, and now the husband of Ruth Knoop; Lydia A, wife of Jacob Fisher, who is, however, of no consanguinity; Frank, born in 1851, is married to Charlotte Fisher and resides in Huntington, Indiana; Salome, wife of Peter Catlet, residing in Wayne township; John, deceased; Marshall, who married Ada Stauffer, and resides in the state of Washington; Silas is married to Elizabeth Parrot and lives in Jackson township.
In 1854 Mr Fisher came to Kosciusko county, and here was a continuous resident up to the date of his death. He had inherited, as had his brothers, a quarter-section of land, and in 1852 settled on his farm, which he cleared up and handsomely improved. In 1856 the father made a clearing sale and appointed John as auctioneer. At that time the latter was a modest young man, but this initiation proved a turning point in his career and led to his adoption of auctioneering as a vocation. Since 1856 Mr Fisher conducted twenty-three hundred public vendues, and his services were in demand for miles around, his average being about one hundred sales per annum. During his residence in Jackson township he took part in many log-rollings and house raisings and was an important factor in advancing the general prosperity of the township.
In politics Mr Fisher was a Democrat, as are also his sons. He served as justice of the peace for eight years, he being a very popular man in the township, and having been elected in a district that usually was carried by a Republican majority of sixty. He also served as one of the three trustees of his township in the early days, and an one occasion settled up an estate of fifty-two thousand dollars, which occupied his attention for several years. Fraternally Mr Fisher was made a Mason in 1856 and at the time of his death held membership in the lodge at Sidney, Indiana, in which he held the position of tyler. When the Patrons of Husbandry were flourishing he was an active member and was one of the organizers of the state grange. Mrs Fisher has long been a member of the Christian church, to the support of which Mr Fisher was a liberal contributor.
In January, 1901, Mr Fisher had the misfortune to lose his dwelling and its contents by fire, but, being a man not easily disheartened, he soon recovered from the effects of the disaster. He was widely known in Kosciusko and adjoining counties, and being a gentleman of more than ordinary intelligence was greatly esteemed wherever known. His death occurred on the 2nd of May, 1902, its cause being paralysis. His funeral took place May 4th, and was one of the largest ever held in the township.
Progressive Men and Women of Kosciusko County, Indiana
B F Bowen
1902
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