Person:David Fisher (23)

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David Fisher
b.3 Feb 1764 Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
d.3 Oct 1850 Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 5 May 1763
  1. David Fisher1764 - 1850
  2. Ruth Fisher1766 -
  3. Darius Fisher1771 -
  4. Nathan Fisher1774 -
  5. Nathaniel Gay Fisher1776 - 1810
Spouse and Children
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m. 9 Dec 1790
  1. Sophia Fisher1791 -
  2. Jason Fisher1793 - 1878
  3. Achsah Fisher1795 - 1795
  4. Seth Fisher1796 - 1863
  5. Clarissa Fisher1798 - 1866
  6. Ruth Bliss Fisher1799 - 1883
  7. David Fisher1801 - 1882
  8. Israel Sabin Fisher1803 - 1805
  9. Achsah Fisher1805 - 1894
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Facts and Events
Name David Fisher
Gender Male
Birth[1] 3 Feb 1764 Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage 9 Dec 1790 Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United Statesto Sophia Thayer
Death[2] 3 Oct 1850 Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

David came to Royalston from Attleboro probably in early 1790 (the History of Royalston says "about 1790;"[3] the Royalston VRs show that he filed a marriage intention on 9 August 1790[4]). He bought a 100-acre farm[5], and returned to Attleboro to marry Sophia in December 1790. We might infer that obtaining some property was a precondition of his marriage. David farmed his property in West Royalston until his death.

He was selectman in 1815,[6] assessor 7 years (1796-7, 1813-17),[7] and a member of the school committee for 9 years (1810-17, 1822).[8] He was a Quaker, and a leader of West Royalston group called the "Free Donation Society" that opposed mandatory taxation to support ministers.[9][3]

Styled "Captain" in in the History of Royalston;[3] referent is unclear.

References
  1. ↑ Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Vital records of Attleborough, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849. (Salem, Massachusetts: Essex Institute, 1934).

    [FISHER,] David, s. David and Reuth [sic] (Blis [sic]), Feb. 3, 1764.

  2. ↑ Death: David Fisher, in Massachusetts, United States. Vital Records 1841-1915. (From Massachusetts state archives)
    v 50 p 135.

    Cause of death: Consumption

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Caswell, Lilley Brewer, and Fred W Cross. The history of the town of Royalston, Massachusetts. (Athol, Massachusetts: Town of Royalston, 1917)
    307.
  4. ↑ Royalston, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Vital records of Royalston, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849. (Worcester, Massachusetts: Franklin P. Rice, 1906)
    107.
  5. ↑ Caswell, Lilley Brewer, and Fred W Cross. The history of the town of Royalston, Massachusetts. (Athol, Massachusetts: Town of Royalston, 1917)
    308.
  6. ↑ Caswell, Lilley Brewer, and Fred W Cross. The history of the town of Royalston, Massachusetts. (Athol, Massachusetts: Town of Royalston, 1917)
    24.
  7. ↑ Caswell, Lilley Brewer, and Fred W Cross. The history of the town of Royalston, Massachusetts. (Athol, Massachusetts: Town of Royalston, 1917)
    30.
  8. ↑ Caswell, Lilley Brewer, and Fred W Cross. The history of the town of Royalston, Massachusetts. (Athol, Massachusetts: Town of Royalston, 1917)
    91-92.
  9. ↑ Caswell, Lilley Brewer, and Fred W Cross. The history of the town of Royalston, Massachusetts. (Athol, Massachusetts: Town of Royalston, 1917)
    74.
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