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Capt John Fisher

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Capt John Fisher

Birth
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
6 May 1752 (aged 64)
Burial
Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.2875133, Longitude: -71.2467406
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Son of John Fisher (b. Dedham July 20, 1656)) & Rebecca (Ellis) Fisher (b. April 30, 1661). John Fisher was born in Dedham(now Needham). He married Elizabeth Hunting of Dedham on April 28, 1709. He was one of the incorporators of Needham. He taught school in 1714; was selectman from 1732 to 1750; representative to the General Court from 1735 to 1751; besides holding the offices of town clerk and treasurer. He was also a Justice of the Peace. John and Elizabeth lived in Needham and they had 8 children.

Inscription:
Here Lies Buried Ye/Body of John/Fisher Esqr. who/Died May Ye 6/1752 Aged 64 years
Son of John Fisher (b. Dedham July 20, 1656)) & Rebecca (Ellis) Fisher (b. April 30, 1661). John Fisher was born in Dedham(now Needham). He married Elizabeth Hunting of Dedham on April 28, 1709. He was one of the incorporators of Needham. He taught school in 1714; was selectman from 1732 to 1750; representative to the General Court from 1735 to 1751; besides holding the offices of town clerk and treasurer. He was also a Justice of the Peace. John and Elizabeth lived in Needham and they had 8 children.

Inscription:
Here Lies Buried Ye/Body of John/Fisher Esqr. who/Died May Ye 6/1752 Aged 64 years


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  • Created by: Kathy B
  • Added: Jun 16, 2008
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27611394/john-fisher: accessed ), memorial page for Capt John Fisher (2 May 1688–6 May 1752), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27611394, citing Needham Cemetery, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Kathy B (contributor 46953209).