"212. Dr. John Fiske … b. in Wenham, Mass., Dec. 12, 1654; … John Fiske was made freeman in 1685; he practiced physic and surgery in Wenham, and also in Molford, Conn., to which place he removed with his family in 1694, when he was admitted to the church. Sons born in Wenham were Phineas [Phineas born in Milford], Ebenezer, John and Benjamin—all born in Wenham. Dr. John Fiske was a physician of some prominence in his day, and his children inherited from him or acquired large landed property. He disposed of his estate in Wenham Nov. 15, 1693. In proof of his identity Remember Goodhue, formerly Remember Fiske, certifies that she was the natural mother of the said John, that the property belonged to him, the same being inherited. [Essex Co. Reg. Deeds.) … According to the Connecticut Colonial records of May, 1695, John Fisk was granted liberty to practice phissick and chirurgery. A note states Mr. John Fisk had practiced medicine several years in Wenham, Mass., but has now settled in Milford. At the general assembly session of Oct., 1702, 'Mr. John Fisk informs this court that he had received a considerable wound in the former Indian wares, therefore requested this court release him from the payment of the country rates for the future, it is therefore ordered that said John Fisk be freed from paying Countrey rates for the future, viz., during his natural life.' He d. about 1715-18; res. Milford, Conn."
