Quoted from The 1919 History of Henry County, MO. by Uel Lamkin which included the following biography. Thomas L. Fisher one of the substantial and well known farmers and stockmen of Big Creek township, is a native of Missouri. He was born in Pettis County January 11, 1865, the son of Hampton G. and Nannie (Newbill) Fisher. Thomas is one of seven children, others being Charles A. who lives in Idaho, Mrs Carrie Hainline, Pettis County, MO, Cassie who died at the age of 16, Mrs Cora Hainline, deceased, Clark who lives in Pettis County, and Mrs Mollie Sterling, Pettis County, MO.
Thomas L. Fisher was reared on his father's farm in Pettis County and received a good common school education and when he was about 20 years of age, began life for himself.
He followed farming in Pettis and Johnson counties and in 1895 came to Henry County and purchased a small farm. Later he sold this farm and bought other land. He now owns a valuable farm of 280 acres, 160 of which is located in Big Creek township, and 80 acres in Chilhowee township, Johnson County. Mr Fisher's farm is well improved and in a high state of cultivation and indicates the industry and progressiveness of its owner.
Mr Fisher was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Miller, a native of Allen County, Ohio, and a daughter of Marcus and Melissa Miller. The father died when Mrs Fisher was a child and the mother later married John Blume, and they came to Johnson County, MO in 1888. She died in 1913 and her remains are buried in Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, MO.
To Thomas Fisher and wife have been born the following children: Ruby L., married Elmer Orr, St. Louis, MO; Lloyd; Paul M. a graduate of the Blairstown High School; Forest C., Florence B., Media L., Francis M., Walter L., all residing at home with their parents. Mr Fisher is a public spirited and enterprising citizen and takes a keen interest in public affairs and is especially interested in the progress of the public school system. He served on the school board of Blairstown.
Thomas L. Fisher was reared on his father's farm in Pettis County and received a good common school education and when he was about 20 years of age, began life for himself.
He followed farming in Pettis and Johnson counties and in 1895 came to Henry County and purchased a small farm. Later he sold this farm and bought other land. He now owns a valuable farm of 280 acres, 160 of which is located in Big Creek township, and 80 acres in Chilhowee township, Johnson County. Mr Fisher's farm is well improved and in a high state of cultivation and indicates the industry and progressiveness of its owner.
Mr Fisher was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Miller, a native of Allen County, Ohio, and a daughter of Marcus and Melissa Miller. The father died when Mrs Fisher was a child and the mother later married John Blume, and they came to Johnson County, MO in 1888. She died in 1913 and her remains are buried in Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, MO.
To Thomas Fisher and wife have been born the following children: Ruby L., married Elmer Orr, St. Louis, MO; Lloyd; Paul M. a graduate of the Blairstown High School; Forest C., Florence B., Media L., Francis M., Walter L., all residing at home with their parents. Mr Fisher is a public spirited and enterprising citizen and takes a keen interest in public affairs and is especially interested in the progress of the public school system. He served on the school board of Blairstown.
Quoted from The 1919 History of Henry County, MO. by Uel Lamkin which included the following biography. Thomas L. Fisher one of the substantial and well known farmers and stockmen of Big Creek township, is a native of Missouri. He was born in Pettis County January 11, 1865, the son of Hampton G. and Nannie (Newbill) Fisher. Thomas is one of seven children, others being Charles A. who lives in Idaho, Mrs Carrie Hainline, Pettis County, MO, Cassie who died at the age of 16, Mrs Cora Hainline, deceased, Clark who lives in Pettis County, and Mrs Mollie Sterling, Pettis County, MO.
Thomas L. Fisher was reared on his father's farm in Pettis County and received a good common school education and when he was about 20 years of age, began life for himself.
He followed farming in Pettis and Johnson counties and in 1895 came to Henry County and purchased a small farm. Later he sold this farm and bought other land. He now owns a valuable farm of 280 acres, 160 of which is located in Big Creek township, and 80 acres in Chilhowee township, Johnson County. Mr Fisher's farm is well improved and in a high state of cultivation and indicates the industry and progressiveness of its owner.
Mr Fisher was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Miller, a native of Allen County, Ohio, and a daughter of Marcus and Melissa Miller. The father died when Mrs Fisher was a child and the mother later married John Blume, and they came to Johnson County, MO in 1888. She died in 1913 and her remains are buried in Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, MO.
To Thomas Fisher and wife have been born the following children: Ruby L., married Elmer Orr, St. Louis, MO; Lloyd; Paul M. a graduate of the Blairstown High School; Forest C., Florence B., Media L., Francis M., Walter L., all residing at home with their parents. Mr Fisher is a public spirited and enterprising citizen and takes a keen interest in public affairs and is especially interested in the progress of the public school system. He served on the school board of Blairstown.
Thomas L. Fisher was reared on his father's farm in Pettis County and received a good common school education and when he was about 20 years of age, began life for himself.
He followed farming in Pettis and Johnson counties and in 1895 came to Henry County and purchased a small farm. Later he sold this farm and bought other land. He now owns a valuable farm of 280 acres, 160 of which is located in Big Creek township, and 80 acres in Chilhowee township, Johnson County. Mr Fisher's farm is well improved and in a high state of cultivation and indicates the industry and progressiveness of its owner.
Mr Fisher was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Miller, a native of Allen County, Ohio, and a daughter of Marcus and Melissa Miller. The father died when Mrs Fisher was a child and the mother later married John Blume, and they came to Johnson County, MO in 1888. She died in 1913 and her remains are buried in Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, MO.
To Thomas Fisher and wife have been born the following children: Ruby L., married Elmer Orr, St. Louis, MO; Lloyd; Paul M. a graduate of the Blairstown High School; Forest C., Florence B., Media L., Francis M., Walter L., all residing at home with their parents. Mr Fisher is a public spirited and enterprising citizen and takes a keen interest in public affairs and is especially interested in the progress of the public school system. He served on the school board of Blairstown.
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