Who was Samuel Fisher?

Samuel Fisher (1745–1834) was born in Lewes, Sussex, Delaware, USA and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Rowland Fisher 1745–1834

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Sep 1745 · Lewes, Sussex, Delaware, USA

Died 14 May 1834 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Spouse Hannah Rodman

Children Deborah Fisher

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In 1745, Samuel Rowland Fisher entered the world in Lewes, Sussex, Delaware, USA. Samuel Rowland Fisher married hannah rodman, and had children including deborah fisher. Samuel Rowland Fisher passed away in 1834 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Birth of Samuel Rowland Fisher in Lewes, Sussex, Delaware, USA

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: Samuel Fisher (1745–1834) was born in Lewes, Sussex, Delaware, USA and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Samuel Rowland Fisher PTP

1745–1834

Lewes, Sussex, Delaware, USA