U.S. Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ -- USGenNet Inc. -- Please read the U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on the following page: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Fisher, John Strother ------------------------------------------------------------------- The History of Upshur County West Virginia From its Earliest Exploration and Settlement to the Present Time by W. B. Cutright Buckhannon, W. Va., July 1, 1907 Page 451 JOHN STROTHER FISHER, born in Rockingham County, Va., and educated in Washington and Lee College, Lexington, Va. Was a teacher for several years after his graduation from college in Eastern Virginia. Was admitted to the bar while teaching and in the year 1858 came across the mountains to cast his future with the western portion of the state. He first located in Ritchie County, where he taught almost continuously until he came to Buckhannon. On settling in Buckhannon he began the active practice of law, which he followed with an ambition and courage that soon made him one of the leaders of the local bar, which position he held until his death. Mr. Fisher was a close student, thorough scholar, successful lawyer and good citizen. His oratory was of the Henry Clay type. He served as Prosecuting Attorney of the county one term. In 1860 he married Harriet Ann Arnold, daughter of Elijah and Prudence (Jackson) Arnold. His wife's mother was the daughter of George Jackson of Colonial reputation. Children: Wade Hampton, Maud Strother, Mary Arnold, Grace Lee, John Howard. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Register of Marriages, Lewis County, WV (Page 17, Line Number 44) John S. Fisher (age 32, occupation Lawyer) born in Rockbridge Co., Va. current residence is Upshur Co., Va son of Martin & Rose Fisher Ann Arnold born in Lewis Co., Va. current residence is Upshur Co., Va daughter of Elijah & Prudence Arnold were married December 12, 1860, in Lewis County ------------------------------------------------------------------- If you've reached this file through a SEARCH, you can access other biographies for Upshur County, WV by going to the following URL: http://www.us-data.org/wv/upshur/bios.html -------------------------------------------------------------------