Fisher Family History


First Generation




 1. Southey Fisher. b. 1733 d. 1801 m; circa 1779, Phoebe b. circa 1758

"The early ancestors of this Fisher family settled in Duplin, which later became Sampson County. Southey Fisher was born circa 1745 and died before February, 1802. In court records, his wife was Phebe Fisher. Her maiden name is unknown. Southey Fisher served in the American Revolution and owned a tavern....Southey's son, Reuben Fisher ..." 1

Southey Fisher was a Captain in the Duplin County Regiment under Col. James Kenan in 1776, and under Col. James Moore in 1781.  He served in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, Fe. 27, 1776. 4  

http://www.carolana.com/NC/Revolution/revolution_battle_of_moores_creek.html
Moore's Creek Monument
Map of engagement
Southey Fisher is listed in the first Federal Census 1790; (2) free white males over sixteen, (3) free white males under sixteen, (2) free white women, including head of family, (3) slaves.

1.1 Reuben Fisher, b. circa 1780 d. ; m. 1800 Margaret Streety, b. 1784, d. 1850, daughter of William T. Streety, b. 1735 and Lucy Jessup. Ruben and Margaret had 10 children, all born in Bladen, NC

1.2 Thomas Fisher

1.3 John Fisher

1.4 Elijah Fisher



Transcript of Deed abstract Jan 23, 1794 - Southey Fisher sells 100 acres of land in Sampson County, NC to Danial Coor(e)
First Federal Census
1790





Second
  Generation

 1.1 John Reuben Fisher 7 b. 1780, d. 1828 ; m. 1800 Margaret Streety, b. 1784, d. 1850, daughter of William T. Streety, b. 1735, d. 1790 and Lucy Jessup. Ruben and Margaret had 10 children, all born in Bladen, NC.  John Reuben was born in Duplin County, died at 48 years of age, Hope Mills, NC.

Reuben Fisher purchased land in Bladen County in 1820, on the east side of Beaver Dam.
 

1.1.1 Sarah Fisher, b. Apr 25, 1805, d. 1860 ; m. George Wilder


1.1.1.1 John A. Wilder b. , d. ; m: Oct 1, 1868 Elizabeth A. Fisher 2 (John and Elizabeth were first cousins)

1.1.2 Elijah Fisher, b; Apr 11, 1807, d. June 3, 1884 ; m. Sivil Cashwell 7

Elijah Fisher circa 1870's Sivil Cashwell Fisher circa 1870's

1.1.3 Mary Fisher, b. July 5, 1809 ; m. Strickland

1.1.4 Elizabeth A. Fisher, b Mar 26, 1811 ; 

1.1.5 Anna Mariah Fisher, b. 1814 ; m. (1) Sander Simmons, (2) Davis Simmons.

1.1.6 Daniel Fisher, b. June 19, 1816 ; m. Jane Jones


1.1.6.1 Elizabeth A. Fisher, b. , d.; m. Oct 1, 1868 John A. Wilder, son of George and Warah Wilder 2 (John and Elizabeth were first cousin)

1.1.7 Thomas Fisher, b. 1818 d. April 29, 1895

1.1.8 Rev. Reuben Fisher Jr, b. Apr 1, 1821, d. May 29, 1895 Cumberland Co. NC, ; m. Oct 4, 1955 (1) Matilda Jones, (2) Jemima Bullard b. July 27, 1824, d. Apr 6, 1885.  Ruben was a Baptist Minister.  Both he and his wife Jemima are buried in the Fisher Family Cemetery, Stedman, Cumberland Co. NC. 2   


Rubin Fisher gravestone

1.1.9 Charity Fisher, b. 1824 ; m. James Musselwhite

1.1.10 William Streety Fisher, b. Aug 10, 1826, d. Sept 9, 1904 ; m. July 3, 1853 (1) Susanna Bordeaux.  (2) Aug 8, 1877 to Nancy Elizabeth Culbreth, daughter of Henry Culbreth and Sarah Willford 3












 
Third Generation
1.1.10 William Streety Fisher, b. Aug 10, 1826, d. Sept 9, 1904 ; m. July 3, 1853 Susanna Bordeaux.  William marred again Aug 8, 1877 to Nancy Culbreth, b. Feb 21, 1846, d. Sept 26, 1920.

William served in the 3rd North Carolina Regiment, Company C.  He enlisted June 4, 1861 at Cumberland County, NC with rank of Private.  He was wounded Nov 27-28, 1863 at Payne's Farm, VA, and furloughed Dec 4/1863.  He was later detailed to Captain Samuel B. Waters, Feb 4, 1864.  Reported on Detail to Company Provost Guard, Raleigh, NC Dec 1864.  William is buried at Mount Pisgah Church Cemetery, Fayetteville, NC 10

Children of William and Susana born in Cumberland Co, NC 3

1.1.10.1 James Washington Fisher, b. Mar 26, 1854, d. Dec 22, 1923 ; m. Effie Henderson

1.1.10.2 William Gaston Fisher, b. Aug 26, 1856, d. Feb 26, 1864

1.1.10.3 Lucinda Fisher, b. July 19, 1857, d. Mar 27, 1928

1.1.10.4 Hepsy Fisher, b. Mar 1, 1860, d. Nov 2, 1936

1.1.10.5 Susanna Fisher, b. Sept 15, 1861, d. Sept 10, 1885

1.1.10.6 Margaret Alice Fisher, b. Apr 21, 1866, d. May 9, 1911

1.1.10.7 Effie Jane Fisher, b. Jan 29, 1864, d. Sept 5, 1946 ; m. Philip Johnson

1.1.10.8 Ellen Fisher, b. May 19, 1870, d. Sept 9, 1948 ; m. Daniel S. Brown

1.1.10.9 John Bunyon Fisher, b. Mar 22, 1872, d. 1952 ; m. Annie Caveness

1.1.10.10 Robert Lee Fisher, b. Feb 1, 1874, d. Jan 17, 1948 ; m. Bertha Nowell

Children of William and Nacy born in Cumberland Co, NC 3

1.1.10.11 Sarah Cornelia Fisher, b. May 6, 1878, d. Jan 5, 1908

1.1.10.12 Henry Streeter Fisher, b. Aug 24, 1880, d. Nov 5, 1964 ,;m. Apr 29, 1902 Mary Belle Campbell, b. 1881 d. June 6, 1957.Henry was from Cumberland County, and Mary Belle was from Alamance County.

     
Lena Belle Fisher, b. Feb 9, 1913, Alamance Co, NC, d. Mar 14, 1992, ; m. Aug 12,1933 Clarence Olan Welch, b. Aug 6, 1912, d. May 1993.

1.1.10.13 Niven Thomas Fisher, b. Sept 6, 1882 d. July 3, 1937

1.1.10.14 Sabra Elizabeth Fisher, b. Jan 31, 1886, d. Aug 20, 1940 ; m. John Chester Smith

1.1.110.15 Walter Lee Fisher, b. Apr 9, 1889, d. May 29, 1910




3rd Regiment, North Carolina Infantry
"3rd Infantry Regiment State Troops completed its organization at Garysburg, North Carolina, in May, 1861. The men were from Wilmington and the counties of Green, Duplin, Cumberland, Onslow, Bladen, New Hanover, and Beaufort. During July part of the regiment moved to Richmond, Virginia, then was joined by the remaining companies some weeks later. After serving in the Department of Northern Virginia and the Department of North Carolina, it was attached to General Ripley's, Colston's, Steuart's, and Cox's Brigade. The 3rd fought on many battlefields of the army from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, marched with Early to the Shenandoah Valley, and saw action around Appomattox. It reported 46 casualties at Beaver Dam Creek, 80 at Malvern Hill, 253 at Sharpsburg, 3 at Fredericksburg, and 179 at Chancellorsville. The unit lost 4 killed and 10 wounded at Second Winchester, forty percent of the 548 engaged at Gettysburg, and 7 killed and 65 wounded during the Mine Run Campaign. It surrendered with 4 officers and 53 men in April, 1865. The field officers were Colonels William L. DeRosset, Gaston Meares, and Stephen D. Thruston; Lieutenant Colonels Robert H. Cowan, William M. Parsley, and Edward Savage; and Major William T. Ennett.

Mine Run Campaign: Nov-Dec 1863
Payne's Farm and New Hope Church were the first and heaviest clashes of the Mine Run Campaign. In late November 1863, Meade attempted to steal a march through the Wilderness and strike the right flank of the Confederate army south of the Rapidan River. Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early in command of Ewell's Corps marched east on the Orange Turnpike to meet the advance of William French's III Corps near Payne's Farm. Carr's division (US) attacked twice. Johnson's division (CS) counterattacked but was scattered by heavy fire and broken terrain. After dark, Lee withdrew to prepared field fortifications along Mine Run. The next day the Union army closed on the Confederate position. Skirmishing was heavy, but a major attack did not materialize. Meade concluded that the Confederate line was too strong to attack and retired during the night of December 1-2, ending the winter campaign." 11



Alfred Waud - sketch - view of rebel position at Mine Run 2nd Corp batteries - Dec 1863






William Streety Fisher































Battle of Mine Run
November 1863


The battle flag of the 3rd North Carolina State Troops. The flag is said to have been damaged at the Battle of Sharpsburg and sent to N.C. Gov. Zebulon Vance as a symbol and relic of the heroism of the troops in battle. 12




Fourth Generation 1.1.10.12 Henry Streeter Fisher, b. 1881 d. b. Aug 24, 1880, d. Nov 5, 1964 ,;m. Apr 29, 1902, Mary Belle Campbell,  b. 1881 d. June 6, 1957.  

Henry was from Cumberland County, and Mary Belle was from Alamance County.

Henry was on the founders and a charter member of City Lake Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was formerly superintendent of the Sunday School.  He was employed, as security guard with Copland Fabrics Inc. for a number of years.

1.1.10.12.1 Lena Belle Fisher, b. Feb 9, 1913, Alamance Co, NC, d. Mar 14, 1992, ; m. Aug 12,1933 Clarence Olan Welch, b. Aug 6, 1912, d. May 1993.











Fifth
 Generation
 1.1.10.12.1 Lena Belle Fisher, b. Feb 9, 1913, Alamance Co, NC, d. Mar 14, 1992, ; m. Aug 12,1933 Clarence 'Skinny' Olan Welch, b. Aug 6, 1912, d. May 1993. Son of George Welch and Foy Fox.  Clarence left home at an early age, not getting along with his step mother.  Clarence served as PFC US Army in WWII.  Clarence and Lena are buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, NC  Section V, Row 40.

1.1.10.12.1.1 Pauline Arte Fisher Welch, b. Sept. 1, 1930, d. Sept. 15, 2013; m. Sept. 11, 1948, Manley Banks Hurley, b. Feb. 3, 1921, d. Oct. 15, 1996.

1.1.10.12.1.1.1 Becky Lynn Hurley, b. Sept 25, 1949 ; m. June 10, 1980 John Richard Mock, b. Oct 21, 1954.

1.1.10.12.1.1.2 Vicky Hurley, b. Oct. 1, 1950

1.1.10.12.1.1.3 Manley Banks Hurley, b. Mar. 18, 1952

1.1.10.12.1.1.4 Pamela Sue Hurley, b. Oct. 19, 1953

1.1.10.12.1.1.5 Charles Marshall Hurley, b. Feb. 29, 1956


1.1.10.12.1.2 Dalia Mae Welch, b. Nov. 2, 1935 ; m. Travis

1.1.10.12.1.2.1 Jeffery Thomas Kimball

1.1.10.12.1.2.2 Henry Lea Atkins, b. Apr. 9, 1957 ; m. Marie

1.1.10.12.1.2.3 Angela Marie Ward

1.1.10.12.1.2.4 Timmothy Rex Ward, b. Dec. 17, 1960


1.1.10.12.1.3 Clarence Olan Welch, b. Oct. 6, 1937; m. March 20, 1960, Ann Jeanett Welch, b. Aug. 4, 1943.  Clarence served in the Air Force and Army, stationed in Germany and the Pacific

1.1.10.12.1.3.1 Clarence Olan Welch III,b. Mar. 17, 1962

1.1.10.12.1.3.2 Michael Lee Welch, b. Feb 26, 196x

1.1.10.12.1.3.3 Lori Welch Wilson, b. May 5, 1970

1.1.10.12.1.3.1 Eric Lynn Welch, b. Aug. 17, 1977

1.1.10.12.1.3.5 Bobbi Jo Welch, b. Dec. 26, 1973


1.1.10.12.1.4 Carl Lucian Welch, b.Sept 12,1946 ; m. Sept. 21, 1981 Dede Anna Davoe Stockdell, b. Apr. 28, 1949

1.1.10.12.1.5 Sylvia Diane Welch, b. Nov. 22, 1947

1.1.10.12.1.6 Foy Lynnette Welch, b. June 3, 1949 ; m. Bernie Ennis Baxter Sr. b. Mar. 19, 1948

1.1.10.12.1.6.1 Bernard Ennis Baxter, Jr. b. Oct. 5, 1970 ; m. Kim

1.1.10.12.1.6.2 Robert Micheal Baxter, b. Nov. 13, 1975

1.1.10.12.1.6.3 Clifton Milton Baxter, b. May 16, `1981







Clarence, Carl, Tim & Mike
















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Reference Notes:

1) https://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dickens-wilder&id=I483
2) http://www.ncgenweb.us/cumberland/reubinfisher.html
3) http://www.ncgenweb.us/bladen/reports/descendents/streety.william.pdf
4) https://www.ourfamtree.org/soldier/search.php?id=23125
5) https://www.sampsonhistory.org/2017/10/01/sanders-fisher-1793-1875/
6) http://dickenswilderancestry.blogspot.com/2009/02/linking-fisher-and-streety-families.html
7) http://kowalow.serwer1613507.home.pl/getperson.php?personID=I442&tree=Tuszynski
8) http://www.ncgenweb.us/bladen/pictures/ancestors/fisher/efisher.htm
9) http://www.carolana.com/NC/Revolution/revolution_battle_of_moores_creek.html
10) http://ploughboys.org/tag/cumberland-county/page/19/
11) https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battle-units-detail.htm?battleUnitCode=CNC0003RI

12) https://civilwartalk.com/threads/shattered-battle-flag-3rd-north-carolina-infantry-regiment.128004/

13)https://www.civilwar.org/learn/maps/battle-mine-run-paynes-farm-november-27-1863