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Henry George Fisher

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Birth	:	18 Jun 1836 York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	1926 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	H G Fisher Cemetery, Underwood, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3838997, -95.6889038
Description	:	Bio excerpt from the book, "History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa", 1883, O.L. Baskin and Co., Historical Publishers, Chicago, p.200: Henry G. Fisher, farmer, P.O. Neola, was born in York County, Penn., June 18, 1837; he is the son of Robert and Catharine (Gatrost) Fisher. His father was a native of New York, and his mother of Hazen [Hessen], Germany, and she was born about 1812. Our subject's education was wholly acquired in that practical school which has experience for its teacher. While a boy, he lived with his grandfather, who taught him the butcher's trade. At the age of sixteen,... Read More	Bio excerpt from the book, "History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa", 1883, O.L. Baskin and Co., Historical Publishers, Chicago, p.200: Henry G. Fisher, farmer, P.O. Neola, was born in York County, Penn., June 18, 1837; he is the son of Robert and Catharine (Gatrost) Fisher. His father was a native of New York, and his mother of Hazen [Hessen], Germany, and she was born about 1812. Our subject's education was wholly acquired in that practical school which has experience for its teacher. While a boy, he lived with his grandfather, who taught him the butcher's trade. At the age of sixteen, he apprenticed to a carpenter for three years, named Charles Neff, of Dallastown, York Co., Penn. He came West in 1856, traveling by rail from Harrisburg to Iowa City; at the latter place, he paid out his last money for a passage by stage to Des Moines. At this place, he was compelled to part with a good watch, in order to secure a stage ticket to Council Bluffs. He arrived at the latter place on a very stormy winter day, December 19, 1856. The balance of that winter he spent with his uncle Philip Gatrost. For several years following, he worked at his trade -- carpentering. September 25, 1862, six miles east of the Bluffs, he was married to Hannah Graybill, who was born in Hancock County, Ill., August 3, 1842. She is the daughter of George and Mary (Smith) Graybill. Her father was a native of Ohio and her mother was born near Indianapolis, Ind. They were among the first settlers in Pottawattamie County, coming here when Mrs. Fisher was only three years old. Shortly after his marriage, our subject began farming. He rented land for four years of Dr. Phillips. One year, he sub-rented the farm and 500 bushels of corn, along with the stable, was burned by the carelessness of the renters. He then purchased part or his present farm, and improved it. In 1867, he was engaged in butchering for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad while it was being constructed through this county. This adventure proved to be very successful to our subject. He owed at times as high as $3,000 for cattle, and held accounts amounting from $5,000 to $6,000. Part of this was lost, however, by the dishonesty on the part of one of the contractors. The next year, he moved to Neola and engaged in the grain business, which he followed for three years. He lost two car loads of wheat and the same in corn in the great Chicago fire. In the spring of 1873, a fire destroyed his house and effects in Neola. He went back to his farm, and after living there for two years, was again burned out, on July 3, 1875. He then bought an addition to his farm, and built the house in which he now resides. In 1881, he butchered for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad while it was in course of construction through this county. The present year, he has completed a canal for the same railroad through a portion of his own place. This was undertaken and made a success after the failure of seven other contractors. Mr. Fisher has six children -- George E., born November 15, 1863; Manuel D., born February 15, 1865; Lucinda E., born June 18, 1868; Mary C., born June 20, 1870; Massa Anne, born October 4, 1873, and Stephen Ira Isaac, born August 23, 1881. In politics, Mr. Fisher is a Republican Greenbacker.

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Henry George Fisher's memorial is located at: H G Fisher Cemetery, Underwood, Pottawattamie County, USA.
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Henry George Fisher death on 1926 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3838997
Longitude: -95.6889038

Family Members:

Parent

Anna Katherine Getrost Fisher Reichart

(1816 - 1872)

Spouse

Hannah Marie Graybill Fisher

(1842 - 1907)

Siblings

George Adam Reichart

(1846 - 1930)

Emanuel Reichart

(1846 - 1940)

Samuel Reichart

(1853 - 1883)

Children

Emanuel D Fisher

(1865 - 1928)

Lucinda Ellen Fisher Carlile

(1868 - 1963)

Allie Fisher Aney

(1885 - 1972)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. H G Fisher Cemetery
Underwood, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3838997, -95.6889038

2. Castor Cemetery
Underwood, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4127040, -95.6887490

3. Downsville Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3502998, -95.7039032

4. Saint Columbanus Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3429440, -95.7435260

5. Pottawattamie County Home Cemetery
McClelland, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3269400, -95.6691738

6. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4337000, -95.7607000

7. Jones - Williams Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3761000, -95.5846000

8. Hazel Dell Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3489723, -95.7939911

9. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581300, -95.6183600

10. Neola Township Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4591400, -95.6183800

11. Hardin Township Cemetery
McClelland, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2949982, -95.6513977

12. Gregg Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3330000, -95.7931000

13. Grange Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446678, -95.8034668

14. Reels Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4234100, -95.8321700

15. Garner Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2956161, -95.8001709

16. William C McIntosh Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4088745, -95.8477097

17. Evans Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3255997, -95.8368988

18. Crescent Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3664894, -95.8566208

19. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -95.8289032

20. Allen Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4427986, -95.8550034

21. Minden Township Cemetery
Minden, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4763908, -95.5444412

22. Fairview Pioneer Cemetery
Treynor, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2812843, -95.5555267

23. Silver Valley Cemetery
Hancock, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4042015, -95.4969025

24. Stoker-Graybill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2532620, -95.7751770