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James Fisher 1794–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1794

Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 7 Nov 1862

Death Location: Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Sr

Mother: Mary (Fisher)

Spouse(s): Dorcas (Fisher)

Children(s): Benjamin Sr, Mary Fisher, Nancy Fisher, William Fisher, James III, Cynthia (Breedlove), Laurette (Butler), Clark Fisher, John Fisher, Dorcas (Queen), Harriett (King), Rose (Wood), Allen Fisher, Polly Fisher, Mary Fisher

James Fisher was born in 1794 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, the child of James Washington Fisher Sr And Mary Hollon Fisher. In 1800, James Fisher resided in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. James Fisher married Dorcas Levisa Or Darcus Lavina Bowling Fisher, Polly Gilleland Fisher, and had children including Allen Fisher, Benjamin Perry Fisher Sr, Clark D Fisher, Cynthia Fisher Breedlove, Dorcas Elvira Fisher Queen, Harriett E Fisher King, James Washington Fisher Iii, John Thomas Fisher, Laurette Eleanor Fisher Butler, Mary Polly Fisher, Mary Fisher, Nancy Caroline Fisher, Polly Ann Fisher, Rose Fisher Wood, William Big Bill Fisher. James Fisher passed away in 1862 in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James Fisher was born in 1794 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, the child of James Washington Fisher Sr And Mary Hollon Fisher.
  • In 1800, James Fisher resided in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.
  • James Fisher married Dorcas Levisa Or Darcus Lavina Bowling Fisher, Polly Gilleland Fisher, and had children including Allen Fisher, Benjamin Perry Fisher Sr, Clark D Fisher, Cynthia Fisher Breedlove, Dorcas Elvira Fisher Queen, Harriett E Fisher King, James Washington Fisher Iii, John Thomas Fisher, Laurette Eleanor Fisher Butler, Mary Polly Fisher, Mary Fisher, Nancy Caroline Fisher, Polly Ann Fisher, Rose Fisher Wood, William Big Bill Fisher.
  • James Fisher passed away in 1862 in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr
1753–1832
Birth Location: Choptank Hundred, Caroline, Maryland, United States
JS
Mary (Fisher)
1756–1804
Birth Location: Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Dorcas (Fisher)
1798–1880
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States
D(

Children(s)

Benjamin Sr
1830–1907
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
BS
Mary Fisher
1821–1859
Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
MF
Nancy Fisher
1815–1858
Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
NF
William Fisher
1818–1871
Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
WF
James III
1826–1880
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
JI
Cynthia (Breedlove)
1835–1862
Birth Location: Wolf Creek, Jackson, North Carolina, United States
C(
Laurette (Butler)
1828–1914
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
L(
Clark Fisher
1838–
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
CF
John Fisher
1823–1864
Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
JF
Dorcas (Queen)
1838–1913
Birth Location: Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, United States
D(
Harriett (King)
1841–1930
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
H(
Rose (Wood)
1842–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
R(
Allen Fisher
1812–1869
Birth Location: Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, United States
AF
Polly Fisher
1823–1903
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
PF
Mary Fisher
1835–1863
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
MF

James Fisher's Ancestors

Self
James Fisher
1794–1862
Birth Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Parents
James Washington Fisher Sr
1753–1832
Choptank Hundred, Caroline, Maryland, United States
Mary (Hollon) (Fisher)
1756–1804
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Nicholas (Fisher) Sr
1730–1797
Halifax, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Kearse (or) Cooksey)
1735–1794
Halifax, Virginia, United States
Moses Hollon
1704–
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Fisher's Descendants

1.
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James Fisher (1794–7 Nov 1862) m. Dorcas (Levisa (or Darcus Lavina) Bowling) (Fisher) (8 Jun 1798–18 Oct 1880)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Perry Fisher) Sr 1830–1907 m. Nancy (Ann Patterson) (Fisher) 1840–1907 m. Nancy Noah 1839–1933
    1. 1. Hariett (M "Hattie" Fisher) (Alexander) 1848–1951 m. Merritt (Frank) Alexander 1851–1929
      1. 1. David (Loney) Alexander 1894–1910
      2. 2. John? (Freeman) Alexander 1869–1903 m. Nancy (Ann Barnes (Alexander) (Manley)) (Munger) 1872–1925 m. Mary (Elizabeth "Bettie"? Dixon (Sumblin)) (Alexander) 1867–1953
        1. 1. Benjamin (Freeman Alexander (or) Manley) 1892–1956 m. Bonnie (Ella Holt) (Manley) 1883–1970 m. Nelle (M "Nellie" Culbertson (Seydell)) (Manley) 1898–1977
        2. 2. Ella (Mae Alexander) (Gore) 1903–1967 m. Daniel (Curtis "Curt") Gore 1899–1980
      3. 3. Merritt (Frank Alexander) Jr 1892–1931 m. Mary (Ann "Annie" Stephens) (Alexander) 1892–1915
        1. 1. Clara (Mae Alexander) (Clardy) 1915–1999 m. B (C) Clardy 1913–2008
        2. 2. Sarah (F) Alexander 1867–
        3. 3. Ralph (Leroy) Alexander 1911–1987
        4. 4. Wilton (Harold) Alexander 1915–1983
        5. 5. James (E) Alexander 1912–1977 m. Lois (E UMN) (Alexander) 1912–1984
      4. 4. Louis (Edward "Louie") Alexander 1895–1968 m. Dollie (Nix) (Alexander) 1901–1985
        1. 1. Clayton ((or Clifton)) Alexander 1924–1982 m. Eunice (Ruth Gantt) (Alexander) 1929–2014
        2. 2. Clyde (Buford) Alexander 1922–1984
        3. 3. Minnie (Lee Alexander) (Howe) 1917–2003
        4. 4. Infant (Son) Alexander 1935–1935
        5. 5. Ella (Jo Alexander) (Harvey) 1936–2013
        6. 6. Clarence (Edward) Alexander 1920–2017
      5. 5. Lula (B Alexander) (Garrison) 1906–1995
      6. 6. Sewell Alexander 1896–1910
      7. 7. Viola (Alexander) (Cooper) 1898–1977 m. Jefferson (Columbus "Jeff") Cooper 1887–1952
        1. 1. Lloyd (Edward "Buck") Cooper 1919–1994
        2. 2. Pearl ("Perlie") Cooper 1917–
        3. 3. Gladys (Florence) Cooper 1925–
        4. 4. Ophelia (Johnnie) Cooper 1917–1996
        5. 5. David Cooper 1935–2008
        6. 6. Lola (Inez) Cooper 1921–1923
      8. 8. James (J) Alexander 1886–1900
    2. 2. Susan (Mary) Fisher 1857–1949
    3. 3. John (Barry) Fisher 1867–1902
    4. 4. Narcissa (Jane) Fisher 1860–1901
    5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Fisher 1870–1956
    6. 6. Lon Fisher 1872–1900
    7. 7. Emily (A) Fisher 1873–1956
    8. 8. James (Washington) Fisher 1875–1951
    9. 9. Benjamin (Perry "Ben" Fisher) Jr 1876–1936 m. Celia (Victoria Chapman) (Fisher) 1883–1969
      1. 1. Perry (O) Fisher 1905–1971
      2. 2. Ernest (Bolden) Fisher 1923–2002
      3. 3. Raymond Fisher 1901–1936
      4. 4. Cyrus (O'dell) Fisher 1908–1936
      5. 5. Odes Fisher 1917–1936
    10. 10. Margaret (E) Fisher 1879–
    11. 11. Cynthia (Louise) Fisher 1871–1913
    12. 12. Leona (Abigail) Fisher 1885–
    13. 13. William (Jackson "Jack") Fisher 1887–1950
    14. 14. Nancy (H "Nannie") Fisher 1883–1938
  2. 2. Mary ("Polly") Fisher 1821–1859
  3. 3. Nancy (Caroline) Fisher 1815–1858
  4. 4. William ("Big Bill") Fisher 1818–1871
  5. 5. James (Washington Fisher) III 1826–1880
  6. 6. Cynthia (Fisher) (Breedlove) 1835–1862
  7. 7. Laurette (Eleanor Fisher) (Butler) 1828–1914
  8. 8. Clark (D) Fisher 1838–
  9. 9. John (Thomas) Fisher 1823–1864
  10. 10. Dorcas (Elvira Fisher) (Queen) 1838–1913 m. Samuel (Huston "Hugh") Queen 1838–1911
    1. 1. John (Bascom) Queen 1864–1933
    2. 2. Bertha (Maybelle) Queen 1872–1959
    3. 3. Martha (Emaline "Emmie") Queen 1860–1917
    4. 4. Mary (Jane "Mollie") Queen 1858–1900
  11. 11. Harriett (E Fisher) (King) 1841–1930
  12. 12. Rose (Fisher) (Wood) 1842–
  13. 13. Allen Fisher 1812–1869
  14. 14. Polly (Ann) Fisher 1823–1903
  15. 15. Mary Fisher 1835–1863

James Fisher's Timeline

10 Records

1794
1794
Birth of James Fisher
None
1795
10 Jan 1795
Age 1
Birth of James Fisher in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 6
James Fisher resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 26
James Fisher resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 36
James Fisher resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 46
James Fisher resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 56
James Fisher resided here in Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, United States
1862
6 Nov 1862
Age 68
Death of James Fisher in Hogback, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States
Hogback, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States
1862
7 Nov 1862
Age 68
Burial of James Fisher in Lake Toxaway, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States
Lake Toxaway, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States
1869
13 July 1869
Age 75
Death of James Fisher in Beta, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Beta, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1795
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M432_633; Page: 191B; Image: 389
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1794
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 47; Page: 283; Image: 550; Family History Library Film: 181422

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Page: 271; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 337

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 172; Page: 297; Family History Library Film: 0022506

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 512; Page: 227; Image: 465; Family History Library Film: 0022509

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M432_633; Page: 191B; Image: 389

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1862
    Event Place: Hogback, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 July 1869
    Event Place: Beta, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1862
    Event Place: Lake Toxaway, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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