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Portrait and biographical album of Newayco (sp) County, Mich.
containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and
representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and
biographies of all the governors of Michigan and of the presidents
of the United States: also containing a complete history of the
county, from its earliest settlement to the present time.

Published by Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL, 1884

Transcribed and submitted by Joyce Pearson
June 8, 2011
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FISHER, Robert
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Robert Fisher, farmer, section 18, Big Prairie Township, was born Feb. 2, 1837, in Oakland Co., Mich., and is the son of Christopher C. and Mary (Wilber) Fisher, both of whom were born near Saratoga Springs, N.Y.  The father was born in January, 1792, and was a solider of the war of 1812. He was of Dutch lineage and died in Oakland County, in 1867. The mother was born in 1801 and died in 1857, in the same county where her husband died ten years later. She was of New England Puritan descent.

The family removed to Ann Arbor when the son was four years of age, going two years later to Ypsilanti and thence to Holly, where they lived 18 years. The death of the mother occurred in 1857, which event disrupted the home circle. The place was sold and Mr. Fisher set out for himself in life. He had spent some time working by the month and learned the cooper’s trade, after which he worked at carpentry in order to perfect himself in the use of tools. The spring following the death of his mother he came to Newaygo, where he established his home. He owns 100 acres of land, with 90 acres in advanced cultivation, with good and suitable buildings and other improvements. He belongs to the Republican element in politics.

Mary E. (Barton) Fisher, wife of Robert Fisher, is the daughter of Hon. James Barton of Big Prairie (see sketch). Their marriage occurred Sept. 26, 1861, in Big Prairie Township. Arthur Fisher, adopted son, was born Aug. 29, 1866.

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