- E. W. FISHER, who is extensively engaged in farming and stock-raising
in Rock Township,
- resides on section 5, and is a representative of one of the
early families of the county. His father, Jacob FISHER, was a
native of Pennsylvania, born in Luzerne County, and emigrated
from that State to Wisconsin in 1846, residing in this community
until his death, which occurred on the 27th of August, 1878.
(See sketch on another page.)
- The subject of this sketch was born in Plymouth Township,
Rock Co., on the 11th day of August,
- 1849, and has followed the occupation of farming throughout
his entire life. On the 23d day of September, 1872, he was united
in marriage with Miss Mary M. DOUGLAS, a daughter of E. A. DOUGLAS,
who is numbered among the pioneer settlers of Rock County, and
whose sketch will be found on another page of this volume. Their
wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride's parents in
the town of Plymouth and the young couple began their domestic
life upon a farm. The family circle was completed by the birth
of five children, all of whom are yet living. John L., born March
3, 1874; Jacob Agrippa, Oct. 9, 1875; Happy Harriet, March 14,
1879; Joseph, May 19, 1881; and Frank Whitney, March 9, 1886.
- In May 1881, Mr. FISHER removed to his present home in Rock
Township, purchasing 264
- acres of land, but since that time has extended the boundaries
of his farm until it comprises 510 acres, situated on section
5, Rock Township, and section 32, Janesville Township. The many
fine improvements and the highly cultivated condition of the
land have made the farm one of the best in the county. The pleasant
home with all its surroundings, indicate thrift and refinement.
Since 1872, Mr. FISHER has been engaged in raising fine cattle,
making a specialty of the Durham breed, and is very successful
in that line. He is now devoting considerable attention to the
breeding of standard bred horses for driving purposes, and his
stock is all of the best grades. His good business ability combined
with an energetic and industrious spirit has made him one of
the leading young farmers of the county, and insures his success
in any undertaking. As a citizen and friend, he receives the
respect of all who know him, and we are pleased to record his
sketch in the permanent history of Rock County, in whose welfare
and advancement he takes great interest.
-
- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 741-742.
-
- Courtesy of Carol
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