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Benjamin Toney Fisher 1853–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1853

Birth Location: Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 18 November 1934

Death Location: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Fisher

Mother: Mary Magee

Spouse(s): Amanda Varnado

Children(s): William Fisher, Merida Fisher, Thomas Fisher, Leah Fisher, Andrew Fisher, Morris Fisher, Mary Fisher, Benton Fisher, Ludie Fisher, Maris Fisher

The story of Benjamin Toney Fisher began in 1853 in Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Toney Fisher resided in Ward 5, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Toney Fisher resided in Ward 3, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA. Benjamin Toney Fisher married Amanda C Manda Varnado, Elizabeth Walters, and had children including Andrew Dewitt Fisher, Benton Henry Fisher, Leah O Fisher, Ludie Louise Fisher, Maris J Fisher, Mary Elizabeth Fisher, Merida Eugene Fisher, Morris Iddo Fisher, Thomas Benjamin Fisher, William M Fisher. Benjamin Toney Fisher passed away in 1934 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Toney Fisher began in 1853 in Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Toney Fisher resided in Ward 5, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Toney Fisher resided in Ward 3, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • Benjamin Toney Fisher married Amanda C Manda Varnado, Elizabeth Walters, and had children including Andrew Dewitt Fisher, Benton Henry Fisher, Leah O Fisher, Ludie Louise Fisher, Maris J Fisher, Mary Elizabeth Fisher, Merida Eugene Fisher, Morris Iddo Fisher, Thomas Benjamin Fisher, William M Fisher.
  • Benjamin Toney Fisher passed away in 1934 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Fisher
1830–1913
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
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Mary Magee
1833–1869
Birth Location: Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Amanda Varnado
1855–1935
Birth Location: Osyka, Pike, Mississippi, United States
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Children(s)

William Fisher
1872–1921
Birth Location: Washington Parish,,Louisiana,USA
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Merida Fisher
1873–1930
Birth Location: Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, United States
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Thomas Fisher
1876–1941
Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, United States
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Leah Fisher
1881–1962
Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, United States
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Andrew Fisher
1883–1961
Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, United States
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Morris Fisher
1886–1958
Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, United States
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Mary Fisher
1891–1967
Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, United States
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Benton Fisher
1893–1949
Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, United States
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Ludie Fisher
1879–1928
Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, United States
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Maris Fisher
1886–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Benjamin Fisher's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Fisher
1853–1934
Birth Place: Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA
Parents
Benjamin Toney Fisher
1830–1913
Mississippi, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Magee
1833–1869
Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
John (A.) Fisher
1801–1892
SC or GA
Anastasia (Susan Toney) Fisher
1809–1850
Enon, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Martha Corkern
1770–1810
Benjamin Toney
1768–1831
Elizabeth Collins*
1766–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Fisher's Descendants

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Benjamin (Toney) Fisher (2 May 1853–18 November 1934) m. Amanda (C ( Manda)) Varnado (14 May 1855–3 December 1935)
  1. 1. William (M) Fisher 1872–1921 m. Emma Fisher 1876–1953
    1. 1. George (Washington) Fisher 1894–1968 m. Jessie Taylor 1893–1947 m. Gracie (Emeline) Lee 1894–1990
      1. 1. Jessie (William Fisher) 🧬 1933–1990 m. Patsye (Ruth Phy Womack) Fisher 1929–2006
      2. 2. Norma (Billie Louise) Fisher 1920–1979
    2. 2. Bernice (Mittie Corinne "Bevie") Fisher 1907–2001
    3. 3. Wilton (Warren) Fisher 1903–1982 m. Helen (F) Houston 1922–
    4. 4. Alvie (Willis) Fisher 1901–1974 m. Mary (Corine) Evans 1901–1983
      1. 1. William (Newton) Fisher 1923–1989
      2. 2. James (Willis) Fisher 1926–1982 m. Anna (Marie) Brown 1917–1980 m. Billie (Hope Marion) Lankford 1925–1991
    5. 5. Eunice (Roberta) Fisher 1912–1995
    6. 6. Dixie (Alma) Fisher 1898–1985
    7. 7. Dean (Olivia) Fisher 1900–1984 m. William (Harvey) Holland 1894–1953 m. Joe (Bailey) Spencer 1905–
      1. 1. William (Lloyd) Holland 1920–2000
      2. 2. Wanda (Louise) Holland 1926–1996
    8. 8. Elma (Irene) Fisher 1910–1997
    9. 9. Mary (Maxine) Fisher 1914–2002
    10. 10. Ernah Fisher 1906–1997 m. Floyd (Jefferson Gilliland) Sr 1898–1934 m. Raymond (Leroy) Munday 1892–1978
      1. 1. Floyd (Jefferson Gilliland) Jr 1930–1974
      2. 2. Joyce (Jacqueline Gilliland) Murphree 1924–1984
    11. 11. Vinie Fisher 1906–
    12. 12. Alma Fisher 1902–
    13. 13. Denie (C) Fisher 1908–
  2. 2. Merida (Eugene) Fisher 1873–1930
  3. 3. Thomas (Benjamin) Fisher 1876–1941
  4. 4. Leah (O) Fisher 1881–1962
  5. 5. Andrew (Dewitt) Fisher 1883–1961
  6. 6. Morris (Iddo) Fisher 1886–1958
  7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Fisher 1891–1967
  8. 8. Benton (Henry) Fisher 1893–1949
  9. 9. Ludie (Louise) Fisher 1879–1928
  10. 10. Maris (J) Fisher 1886–

Benjamin Fisher's Timeline

9 Records

1853
2 May 1853
Birth of Benjamin Toney Fisher in Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA
Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Benjamin Toney Fisher resided here in Ward 5, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Ward 5, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Benjamin Toney Fisher resided here in Ward 3, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Ward 3, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Benjamin Toney Fisher resided here in 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Benjamin Toney Fisher resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Benjamin Toney Fisher resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Benjamin Toney Fisher resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 77
Benjamin Toney Fisher resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1934
18 November 1934
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Toney Fisher in Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA
Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1853
    Event Place: Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T625_635; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 145
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340559
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 229B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0096
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 768; Family History Library
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374547
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ward 5, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 768; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 3, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 229B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0096

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374547

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T625_635; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 145

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340559

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 November 1934
    Event Place: Washington Parish, , Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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