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	George Fisher
		George Fisher, early settler, was born in Székésféhervór, Hungary, in April 1795 and named Djordje Ribar by his Serbian parents.
		Fisher was appointed collector of customs at Galveston in 1829 but failed to receive his credentials; in 1830 he was recognized as administrator of the port of Galveston.
		Fisher was married four times: first to Elizabeth Davis of Mississippi in 1815, with whom he had three sons and from whom he was divorced in 1839; second, to Mrs.
	www.tamu.edu /ccbn/dewitt/fishergeorge.htm (1392 words)

	George Fisher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		George Fisher, member of the United States House of Representatives from New York in the 1820s.
		George Fisher, early Texas settler and an organizer of the Tampico Expedition.
		George Fisher, vocalist for the death metal band Cannibal Corpse.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Fisher (131 words)

	George Fisher (settler) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fisher later was in charge of a customs house at the far north end of Galveston Bay, succeeding the very unpopular John D. Bradburn in this post.
		Fisher was forced to resign his post in early 1832 after a military confrontation with Texian settlers.
		Fisher was admitted to the bar in 1840 and was elected to the Houston city council.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Fisher_(settler) (350 words)

	Roanoke
		The first permanent settler was "John Mitchel", to whom Samuel Hanway, a resident of Monongalia County, on September 9, 1812, for the consideration of "One Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars, lawful money of the Virginia, "transferred all of a certain tract granted to James Anderson and the said Samuel Hanway for one thousand acres".
		George Conrad was born in Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, October 3, 1800, and died at Roanoke, West Virginia, December 18, 1876.
		George T. Duvall was born in Hardy County, in 1784, and died at the Indian Farm January 29, 1876.
	www.wvculture.org /history/agrext/roanoke.html (8483 words)

	Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
		Fisher describes the curriculum of this institution with immense pride, taking particular note of the fact that no formal restrictions are placed on students respecting age, religion, or prior education.
		Fisher’s sentiments were squarely on the side of popular rule but equally firm in support of the British connection, thus accurately reflecting the long-standing loyalist ambivalence between the democratic assumptions brought up from America and the historic commitment to an imperial, hierarchical structure.
		Thus for three generations and beyond, the Fisher family represented the backbone of the loyalist movement, the middle ranks of hard-working, self-confident settlers and citizens whose belief in progress and popular government was always framed within the context of loyalty to the empire and peaceful, moderate change.
	www.biographi.ca /EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=37505 (2941 words)

	The Old Settler's Association, Marshall County, Illinois (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Moved that the old settlers present be requested to register their names, place of nativity, and date of their arrival in the county, and the same shall constitute them members of this association.
		A tribute was paid to the old settlers, honesty and industry; that he had held the foundation for the present state of religion and progress in morals and intelligence, and the prosperous state of our country.
		At the old settlers meeting two weeks ago, the ladies present who emigrated to Illinois previous to 1840, were invited to the stand, and permitted their names to be taken.
	www.piperspages.com /marshall/MarshOldSettlers.html (12736 words)

	George Fisher (settler) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Fisher, George (1795-1873) originally from Hungary, travels to the US, becomes a Mexican citizen in 1829.
		Fisher is in charge of a customs house at the far north end of Galveston Bay, Texas.
		Fisher is forced to resign his post in early 1832 after a military confrontation with Texan settlers.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/G/Ge/George_Fisher_(settler).htm (111 words)

	LEWIS FISHER, CO. F
		Thomas Fisher, the great-grandfather of our subject, was a farmer and tavern-keeper of Laurel Hill, Westmoreland Co., Pa., and in that early day occupied a very high place, indeed, in the estimation of the few settlers of that neighborhood.
		Thomas Fisher, Jr., only son of Thomas, was educated in the common schools of his native town, and after securing what schooling that he could, he clerked for a time in his father's inn.
		Fisher remained in the service until the close of the war, and after the Act of 1876 was passed by Congress, the mother of our subject drew a pension for his services to the Government.
	www.100thpenn.com /lewisfisherbio.htm (816 words)

	History of Delaware County by W.W. MUNSELL - 1797-1880
		There bing no settlers here prior to the declaration of peace in 1783, Delhi did not witness the terrible scenes that Harpersfield and adjoining towns of Schoharie did, but the valley of the west branch was the route traversed by the Indians with their prisoners and scalps, on the road to Niagara.
		George Fisher may possibly have come in 1784, and certainly was settled where the village of Delhi stands in 1785.
		In 1813 George Fisher deeded to General Leavenworth a square rod of land in the suburbs of Delhi village in which to bury his first wife-the grave, as made in 1812, was to be in the center.
	www.dcnyhistory.org /books/mundel.html (21492 words)

	The Legend of Frederick Fisher and Fishers Ghost part II, Campbelltown New South Wales - Castle of Spirits.com
		George Worroll stood capitally indicted for the wilful murder of Frederick Fisher, on the 17th of January last.
		Prisoner said that Fisher had left the Colony, and assigned as a reason for his departure, that he was apprehensive of a criminal prosecution being entered against him - prisoner said he would produce his power of attorney to sell - but failed to do so.
		Monday morning George Worrell, who was convicted on Friday last of the wilful murder of Frederick Fisher, a settler living at Campbell Town, underwent the awful sentence pronounced upon him, in pursuance of his conviction.
	www.castleofspirits.com /Australianghosthunters/fishersghost2.html (1102 words)

	George Fisher (1806-1893) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		One of the sons died while young, two gave their lives to their country (as members of the 126th OVI) and one James Wilson Fisher is left to pay the last sad rites to his departed parents.
		I devise and bequeat to my Beloved Son, James Wilson Fisher the sum of four hundred dollars to be paid to him as follows Each of my three daughters to pay him one hundred and thirty three dollars and thirty three cents at the end of one year after my Death without interest.
		Signed sealed and acknowledged by George Fisher as and for his last will and testament in our presence, and subscribed and attested by us, as witnesses in his presence and at his request.
	www.iwaynet.net /~lsci/Panhandle/Fisher/GeorgeFisherG3.htm (999 words)

	Boylston's Church History by George L. Wright
		The early New England settlers were a God-fearing people and they laid the foundations of their infant settlements upon the principles of religion, morality and good order, and these principles have been the controlling elements in the lives and characters of their descendants wherever they have gone.
		Rev. George S. Dodge began his long pastorate here in 1902, and terminated it in 1917; he was a son of Rev. John Dodge of Harvard and there a large portion of his boyhood and youth was spent.
		George F. Fuller whose unceasing interest and generosity has ever been manifest, is the church indebted for this beautiful and stately structure.
	www.boylstonhistory.org /glw-church.htm (5763 words)

	XX indexVermont
		FISHER occupied and improved the farm, until, in 1841, he sold the same to his sons-in-law N. SAXTON and John P. STRONG, who subsequently divided the same, and occupied his division until the death of Mr.
		FISHER was many years a leading man in town; a justice of the peace thirty years, town clerk fifteen years, and town representative in 1833, '34 and '38.
		George S. CHASE was a sea-faring man in early life, but came to Waltham in 1806 and located on the farm north of the Chipman territory.
	www.rootsweb.com /~vermont/AddisonWaltham.html (5063 words)

	THE TRUTH ABOUT FISHER'S GHOST BY ANDREW LANG
		A native tracker was taken to the fence where the pseudo Fisher sat, discovered 'white man's blood' on it, detected 'white man's fat' on the scum of a pool hard by, and, finally, found 'white man's body' buried in a brake.
		The search for Fisher's body starts, it will be seen, from a spot on Fisher's paddock-fence, and the witness gives no reason why that spot was inspected, or rather no account of how, or by whom, sprinkled blood was detected on the rail.
		A receipt to Worrall from Fisher was sworn to by Lewis Solomon as a forgery.
	simplyaustralia.net /issue6/fishers_ghost.html (3239 words)

	Honorable George Kremer 1775-1854 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		George was descended from the Coleman family, who was famous officer in the Indian War of 1754 and the Revolution.
		George was elected to the 18th, 19th and 20th Congresses, serving three terms.
		My relationship to George is as follows: Roger North came to American from Ireland (English, related to Lord Norths') and Ann Rambo (Swede came in 1650, settled at Philadelphia before it was a city) came to American in the 17th century; Captain Fr.
	www.fisheadtackle.com /Kremer.html (1602 words)

	History of Putnam County, Illinois from its earliest Settlement to the Year 1876 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The situation of Granville was very attractive, being on the rolling prairie land, bordering the belt of timber that skirts the Illinois on the north and west of the town, and the vast expanse that stretches way to the east and south beyond the reach of sight.
		The settlers were driven away, their stock was killed and stolen and their improvements were destroyed.
		Some of the settlers were over board and incredulous, and were almost driven from their exposed position by this faithful man. May the name of Shab-ba-nee be held in greatful rememberence.
	www.piperspages.com /Putnam/Speech.htm (6312 words)

	History of Lycoming County Pennsylvania edited by John F. Meginness; ©1892
		Fisher was married in 1862 to Hester Shadle, of Nippenose valley; to this union have been born nine children, six of whom are living: Margaret, wife of Loren English; Sherman; Mary A.; Frank; Jeannette, and Martin.
		Fisher married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Metzger, and their children were as follows: Catharine, wife of Frederick Friedel; Jacob J.; Elizabeth, deceased wife of Abram Waltz; Matilda, wife of William Waltz; Adam, of Watson township; Charles, of Iowa; John; Rebecca, wife of Henry Russie; Peter, and Sarah, wife of James Fink.
		Fisher survives her husband, and resides with her son Jacob J. Politically he was a Democrat, and always took an interest in the improvement of his township, and laid out many of the early roads.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/pa/county/lycoming/history/Chapter-52.html (21148 words)

	Dictionary of Australian Biography Sa-Sp
		It is not recorded which school George Salting went to in Sydney--it may possibly have been Sydney College, of which Sydney Grammar School was a revival.
		George Rolfe, M.L.C., and (2) in 1880, Julia, daughter of James Tomlin.
		In 1919 H. Fisher, president of the board of education, discussed with Sharp the best way of instilling a sense of rhythm and a love of English national songs and dances into the minds of the children.
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	Clinton County, Wilmington, Ohio History
		GEORGE E., Postmaster and real estate and insurance agent, New Vienna, born in Highland County, Ohio, June 22, 1834, is a son of Eleazer and Mary Ann Barrow, natives of Frederick County, Va. The grandfather, John Barrow, was also a native of Virginia, and served as a Captain in the war of the Revolution.
		Fisher has spent his entire married life on this and his adjoining farm; has been very hardworking, industrious man, and by his own efforts has become the owner of 368 acres of land, most of which he has accumulated by his own labor and that of his family.
		Fisher and wife have continued their united labors, and from time to time have added more land by purchase, till now they own 235 acres of excellent land with good buildings and improvements, and clear of debt.
	www.heritagepursuit.com /Clinton/ClintonBGreene.htm (20668 words)

	William Fisher
		William Fisher, his wife Elizabeth and 6 children joined the family of George Fisher, his wife Sarah and their four children on board; they faced many weeks of hardship before arriving in the young Swan River settlement.
		Her family was now grown up, and the youngest, George Robert, was to leave soon to live in Sydney, where he worked as a librarian; in 1888, her son William Samuel married Amy Clark at the Strict Baptist Church in Salisbury.
		WILLIAM FISHER: William, who was probably born to William and Elizabeth on the immigrant ship, "Success " in 1842, was killed when thrown from a horse on "Ham Farm" at Mt. Pleasant in 1868 when he was 26; at this stage, it is not known whether he was married or not.
	www.minchinfamily.bigpondhosting.com /677.htm (3132 words)

	Settlement of the Village of Delh, Delaware Co., NY
		George Fischer was a Hessian mercenary hired by George III to fight against the Americans in the Revolution.
		Sherwood said that the lands of the four settlers, Baxter, Fisher, Reside and Denio, amounted to 684 acres, an overestimate, according to the deeds of 10 acres, and that Hogeboom's wild lands amounted to 856 acres.
		Hogeboom and the settlers paid this amount to Sherwood, and there was credited to the lands sold, in reduction of the judgement and execution, $402.81, and to the purchase of the balance of the judgement $292.70.
	www.dcnyhistory.org /towndlhi.html (5622 words)

	Deacon George Graves of Hartford, CT
		George Graves (1), referred to in many documents as Deacon George Graves (often spelled Grave, without the final "s"), was born in England,.
		John Graves was the son of George Graves, who came to America in 1639, with his wife, Sarah, his sons George and John, and possibly his daughters, Sarah, Mary, and Priscilla.
		George Dow (65) was baptized 7 Aug. 1720 in the Second Church, Hartford, Conn. It is supposed that this was an adult baptism, since dates then fit much better.
	www.gravesfa.org /gen065.htm (14428 words)

	George Anderson family tree story
		She is a daughter of Oliver J. and Rachel (Lutton) Hazen, and a granddaughter of Nathaniel Hazen, who was an early settler in Shenango, Township, where the Hazens became people-of wealth and importance.
		I had a half brother George (Father was married previously and his wife had died); two brothers and a sister, John, Fred, and Mary; and two half-sisters, Mabel and Hazel Flickinger, for my mother married again after my father's death.
		George's mother, Winifred Marie Pape Anderson, was born in Downers Grove, Illinois, or September 24, 1898.
	www.anderson-usa.com /tree.anderson.story.html (4587 words)

	Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska - Hamilton Co. - Part 4
		George W. was born in Franklin Co., Ohio, December 12, 1841.
		This paper has a circulation of 800 copies, is Republican in politics and an energetic advocate of the agricultural interests and advantages of the county.
		GEORGE LUFT, proprietor of grocery store, was born in Butler County, Ohio, December 25, 1843, but his parents removed to Hancock County, Ill., when he was but a lad.
	www.kancoll.org /books/andreas_ne/hamilton/hamilton-p4.html (3811 words)

	Fisher
		Montgomery Records also show that James Fisher was the head of a household in Montgomery County in 1789, previous to his marriage to Elizabeth Helvey in 1794.
		William H. Fisher, the son of John H., was living with a John Dean family in 1850 in Elizabeth Twp., Miami Co. This John Dean is probably the son of Polly and George Dean.
		On 8 October 1842, John H. and Malinda Fisher sold a portion of the land she inherited from her father to Hiram C. Hollingsworth, the husband of her sister Sarah, for $375, $300 of which was paid by delivery of a negro boy, named Thomas.
	homepage.mac.com /wkfisher1/Genealogical_Glean/Fisher.html (2656 words)

	Ancestors of George Earle Burroughs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		George H. Burroughs acted as recruiting officer for the Army at the Muskingum County Court House, Zanesville, OH (Letter dated June 11, 2001 from Hilda E. Yinger).
		George H. received a grant from James A. Bell and wife Lucretia of New York City on Feb. 22, 1848, for one acre in Van Buren Township (Vol.
		George was a whiskey distiller and owned Burroughs Phoenix Distillery, which was destroyed by fire in 1885 and the property sold in 1923.
	www.johncolemanburroughs.com /family/GeorgeEarleBurroughsAncestors.html (17745 words)

	George Fisher - TheBestLinks.com - Death metal, Motorola, New York, Texas, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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	Community - History - The Story of Middletown
		It is apparent from this record that George Fisher came here before the actual conveyance of lands to him, as the date of laying out Middletown is given as 1755.
		George Everhart (Frey), a poor German employed by George Fisher, and later a peddler, became one of the town's most prominent citizens.
		On March 17, 1814, George Fisher and wife conveyed to John Swar of Lancaster County, "that portion of a tract of 220 acres on which the town of Portsmouth is laid off".
	www.middletownborough.com /Community/history/historic_story.asp (977 words)

	WebRoots Library U.S. History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Hannibal Pugh David Bennett George S. Duval George Fisher Joseph Bennett Manuel Keith John West Joseph Flesher William Bennett John Sprigg Alexander Hacker Henry McCally Jonathan Hacker Within a very short time after the issuance of this writ the construction of the dam and mill was begun.
		The Arnold Neighborhood Tradition relates that the first permanent settler on the site of Arnold Station was Lewis L. Duvall, who after a short period of residence at this point removed to Freeman's Creek where the family had a large holdings acquired by John P. Duvall, the founder of the family in the Monongahela Valley.
		George I. Keener, grandchildren of Jonathan and Margaret Bennett.
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