Fisher Family Genealogy

BROWN Elizabeth

BROWN Elizabeth

Female 1806 - 1900  (94 years)

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  • Name BROWN Elizabeth 
    • From Elizabeth's obituary: "Elizabeth Fisher was born Aug. 25, 1806 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania and died at her home in Blandinsville, October 29. 1900. In 1840 she moved to Illinois and settled in Fountain Green Township, Hancock County. She raised 10 stepchildren and four own sons, Mathias of Novelty, Missouri, Thomas, Abel and Josiah of this place. Josiah's health is such that it is impossible for him to be present at this time. He is at present in Missouri and very sick. The deceased united with the Methodist Episcopal Church by profession of faith when 16 years of age of which church she was a member until 1850 when she transferred her membership to the United Brethren. When this society became extinct she again cast her lost with the Methodists.
      "She was always a strong, vigorous woman, one of the sturdy pioneers, greatly respected by all. Two weeks ago her strength began lo fail her. She suffered intensely till the day before her death when she passed into a stupor from which she never was fully aroused and passed away from this life into the better life without struggle."
    • That she raised 10 stepchildren is overstated as at least five of Thomas' children with Mary Kells did not move with Thomas and Elizabeth to Illinois ca 1840. Those that followed later did so after they had married in Pennsylvania.
    Birth 25 Aug 1806  Mercer Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Christening Find all individuals with events at this location 
    CENSUS 1840  Hancock Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • This census is hard to sort. Male 40-50 is certainly husband Thomas. Female 30-40 is Elizabeth. They married in 1838. The kids are all from Thomas' previous marriage to Marry Kells. Male 5-10 is son John K. Male 20-30 is unknown. Could be William N. but he is found in 1850 and 1860 censuses back east and serves in a PA regiment during the Civil war before later moving to Kansas. One of the females 5-10 is Margaret the other known. The two females 10-15 are Sarah and Mary. All three of these girls are known to have moved to IL as they were later married in IL. They would have also likely been too young for Thomas to leave behind in Pennsylvania when he moved to IL. Next oldest daughters Clarissa and Nancy are known to have stayed in Pennsylvania as they marry there and feature in various census until ca 1860.
    1840 US Census: Hancock Co., IL, Roll 60, p 208
    1840 US Census: Hancock Co., IL, Roll 60, p 208
    CENSUS 01 Oct 1850  Township 8 N 6 W, Henderson Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    • A few errors by census-taker: John and Margaret were born in Pennsylvania to Thomas and his first wife Mary Kells Fisher. Cyrus should read Matthias. Have seen no other reference to Matthias' first or middle name being Cyrus.
    1850 US Census: Township 8N 6W, Henderson  Co., IL
    1850 US Census: Township 8N 6W, Henderson Co., IL
    CENSUS 22 Aug 1860  LaHarpe Township, Hancock Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    1860 US Census: LaHarpe Township, Hancock Co., IL, p 716
    1860 US Census: LaHarpe Township, Hancock Co., IL, p 716
    Death 29 Oct 1900  Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 5
    • Died at the home of son Abel Fisher
      Funeral at Methodist Episcopal Church
      Rev W. S. Welch officiating
    • News article says she died at home of son Abraham. Should be Abel.
    Elizabeth Fisher dies 1900
    Elizabeth Fisher dies 1900
    Funeral card: Elizabeth Fisher 1900
    Funeral card: Elizabeth Fisher 1900
    Obituary: Elizabeth Fisher
    Obituary: Elizabeth Fisher
    Burial South Cemetery, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Headstone: Elizabeth (Brown) Fisher
    Headstone: Elizabeth (Brown) Fisher
    Person ID I62  Main
    Last Modified 17 Dec 2022 

    Family FISHER Thomas,   b. 11 Mar 1791, Ligonier, Westmoreland Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Jun 1873, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Marriage 22 Feb 1838 
    Children 
     1. FISHER, Joseph,   b. 19 May 1839   d. 26 Mar 1840 (Age 0 years)
    +2. FISHER Matthias,   b. 24 Sep 1840, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Feb 1915, Illinois Bend, Adair Co., MO Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)  [Birth]
    +3. FISHER Thomas H.,   b. 3 Jun 1843, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Jun 1914, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)  [Birth]
    +4. FISHER Abel,   b. 23 May 1845, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Aug 1924, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)  [Birth]
    +5. FISHER Josiah,   b. 3 Jun 1848, Henderson Co., Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1900-1901 (Age 52 years)  [Birth]
    Family ID F40  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Dec 2022 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 25 Aug 1806 - Mercer Co., PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 1840 - Hancock Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 01 Oct 1850 - Township 8 N 6 W, Henderson Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCENSUS - 22 Aug 1860 - LaHarpe Township, Hancock Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 29 Oct 1900 - Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - South Cemetery, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Elizabeth Fisher - front
    Elizabeth Fisher - front
    Elizabeth Fisher - back
    Elizabeth Fisher - back

  • Notes 
    • She raised ten step-children and four own sons, Mathias of Novelty, Missouri, Thomas, Abel and Josiah of this place. [6]

  • Sources 
    1. [S29] Obituary: Elizabeth Fisher.
      Elizabeth Fisher was born Aug. 25, 1806 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania and died at her home in Blandinsville, October 29, 1900.

    2. [S607] 1840 US Census, Illinois, (Ancestry.com), 1840, Roll 60, p 208 (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S102] Census: 1850 U.S. - Township 8 N 6 W, Henderson Co., IL , (Ancestry,com), 01 Oct 1850, Roll M432_109; Page: 84B; Image: 530 (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S83] Census: 1860 U.S. - LaHarpe Township, Hancock Co., IL, (Ancestry,com), 22 Aug 1860, Roll: M653_184; Page: 983; Image: 730. (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S599] News articles: Macomb Journal, Macomb IL, (Macomb Journal, Macomb IL), 4 Nov 1900 (Reliability: 2).

    6. [S29] Obituary: Elizabeth Fisher.