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Born 1829
From The history of Clinton County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, cities, towns, etc.; general and local statistics; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the (1882)
JAMES FISHER, farmer, P. O. New Antioch, son of David and Hannah (Clevenger) Fisher, was born in Washington Township April 30, 1829. He was reared and brought up ta the occupation of farming, and has always followed its pursuits. During the latter part of the war, he was a member of Company K, One Hundred and Forty-ninth Regimental Battalion of Ohio National Guards. He was active in the battle of Frederick, Md., and was discharged August 10, 1864. His marriage took place in August, 1864, wiJb Miss Elizabeth Horsman, daughter of Amos and Polly Horsman. Eight children were the fruits of this union — Araminta, Thomas J., Charles W., Clara J. (wife of George Foland), John A., Cora A., Frank U. and Homor C. Mrs. Fisher died June 11, 1872, and Mr. Fisher again married August 1, 1874, to Eliza J., daughter of Eli and Melvina Jones. Three children were given to this union — Augusta E., Harry C. and Pearl. Mr. Fisher owns a good farm of one hundred acres, and is engaged in stock-raising, in connection with agriculture.
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