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     Thomas Lacy Fishback was born on 21 Oct 1832.¹ He married Elizabeth Jackson Olds, daughter of Frederick Augustus Olds and Sally Curran McAfee, on 9 Nov 1856.¹ Thomas Lacy Fishback died on 30 Jun 1908 at age 75.¹

     William Fishback was born in Jan 1861.¹ He was the son of Thomas Lacy Fishback and Elizabeth Jackson Olds.¹ William Fishback died in 1865.¹

     Catherine Fishel married George W. Brown, son of Jacob Brown and Elizabeth Ulrich.¹ Catherine Fishel was born on 20 May 1818.² She died on 20 Nov 1877 at age 59.¹

     Harry Harold Fishel was born on 23 Aug 1914 at Edwards County, Illinois.^1,3 He married Imogene Olga Ridgely, daughter of Ira Dennis Ridgely and Mary Blanche Schmidt, on 28 Sep 1940 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.^1,4 Harry Harold Fishel died on 24 Feb 1956 at Indianapolis, Indiana, at age 41.^1,3 He was buried on 27 Feb 1956 at Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.^1,5
     "Harry Harold Fishel was born August 23, 1914 the eighth child of John Jacob and Mary Tressie Lena Bratsch Fishel. He married Imogene Olga Ridgley September 28, 1940. Imogene was born in Richland County near Parkersburg, Ill. March 9, 1917, the only child of Ira Dennis and Mary Blanche Schmidt Ridgley. Harry and Imogene have two children John David (August 17, 1952) and Donna Jean (July 12, 1955). ... He was engaged in farming, threshing, and sawmilling with his father, and his brothers, John Albert "Buzz", and Walter all of his life. He died in heart surgery Feb. 24, 1956 at the age of 41. ... (article includes picture of Harry and Imogene Fishel)."⁶

     Michael Fishel married Mary J. Hoover, daughter of Martin Hoover and Maria Eshleman.¹ Michael Fishel died on 1 Feb 1857 at Iowa.²
     The 1850 census of Monroe Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, shows the family of Michael (age 28) and Mary (age 30) Fishel, with children Jacob (11), Martin (9), and Rudolph (5). Michael Fishel, died in 1857, age 41, and Mary Fishel, d. 1895, age 79, are listed together in the records of the Brethren Church in Iowa. A note there says she "afterwards married Mr. Troy."³

     Walter Ellis Fishel was born on 20 Mar 1913 at West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.^3,4 He married Neoma Bernice Koertge, daughter of George Paul Koertge and Della Ann Ridgely, on 28 Sep 1940 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.^1,5 Walter Ellis Fishel appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 9 Jul 2000 with the last place of residence listed as West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois. Walter Ellis's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, his birth date is given as 20 March 1913.⁶ He died on 9 Jul 2000 at Edwards County, Illinois, at age 87.^6,7,8 He was buried at Moravian Church Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.⁹
     "The family of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fishel are hosting an open house in honor of their 40th anniversary on Sunday Sept. 28th from 2-4 at the Moravian Church in West Salem.
"Walter E. Fishel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Fishel of West Salem, and Neoma B. Koertge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Koertge of Parkersburg were united in marriage in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on Sept. 28, 1940 by Rev. John R. Hoseman. Their only attendants were Harry Fishel and Imogene Ridgely, who were married the same day with Walter and Neoma as their attendants.
"Mr. and Mrs. Fishel are the parents of four daughters, Carol Sue Walkenbach and Evelyn Bare, of West Salem, Mary Jane Martin, Olney, and Jo Ann Fishel of Evansville, Ind. They have two grandsons, Eric Eugene and Walter Lee Martin, three sons-in-law, David Walkenbach, Roger Bare and Kenneth Martin."¹⁰
     His obituary states:
     "Walter E. Fishel, 87, of rural West Salem died July 9, 2000, at his home.
"Walt", as he was known to his many friends and acquaintances in West Salem, Edwards and surrounding counties, passed away peacefully after a continuing illness.
"Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday), July 12, at the Moravian Church. Rev. David E. Bennett at the Hope Moravian Church in Hope, Ind., officiated. Burial was in the Moravian cemetery. He was born March 20, 1912, the son of John Jacob and Mary Lena Bratsch Fishel.
"He married Neoma B. Koertge on Sept. 28, 1940, in a double wedding ceremony with his brother Harry and Imogene Ridgely, at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Rev. John R. Hoseman performed the ceremony. His wife, Neoma survives.
"He graduated from West Salem High School in 1933 and was a strong supporter of the Alumni Foundation. He was a lifelong member of the Moravian Church in West Salem Ruritan Club, a member of the Albion Moose Lodge, served many years with Albion Mutual Insurance Co. and was still a director at the time of his death. He also served several terms as an Edwards County Commissioner. He had worked religiously on the upkeep of the Moravian cemetery. He had spent his early years threshing and working in the family sawmill as well as farming with the family with family. Retired, he had enjoyed the past several years woodworking and making hand-crafted items for family members and friends.
"Other survivors include four daughters, Carol Sue (the late David) Walkenbach, Evelyn (Roger)Bare, Mary Jane (Kenny Martin and JoAnn (Richard) Keller, all of West Salem; one sister, Alma Boewe, of Olney, 10 grandchildren, Erika (Bare) Aumock, Erin, Emily, and Evan Bare, Jonathan and Elizabeth Walkenbach, Eric, Walter, Melanie, and Tiffany Martin; one great-grandchild, Cailynn Aumock; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
"John Fishel, a nephew, who lived near and worked and farmed with him and John's sister, Donna Keener, were special to him.
"He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Vallie, J. A. "Buzz", Andrew, and Harry Fishel; and two sisters, Monona and Wilma Fishel.
"In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the Moravian Church.
"Ingram Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements."¹¹

     (a son) Fisher died on 29 Jul 1973.¹ He was born on 29 Jul 1973.¹

     Barbara Fisher was born in Jan 1882 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob S. Fisher and Frances A. Olds.¹

     Edmond A. Fisher was born in Oct 1895 at Kansas.¹ He was the son of Oscar Fisher and Melissa Edna Olds. Edmond A. Fisher was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina, Saline County, Kansas.²

     Elizabeth Fisher married Stephen Hopkins, son of John Hopkins and Elizabeth Williams. Elizabeth Fisher died bt 4 Feb 1638 - 1639 at Plymouth, Massachusetts.

     Gertrude Fisher was born on 2 Sep 1879 at Van Buren, Putman County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob S. Fisher and Frances A. Olds.¹

     Grace Fisher was born on 2 Dec 1877 at Blanchard Township, Putnam County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob S. Fisher and Frances A. Olds.¹

     Guy R. Fisher was born in 1880 at Michigan.^1,2 He married Lottie B. Olds, daughter of Judson M Olds and Lucy Eberly, on 26 Feb 1902 at Williamstown, Ingham County, Michigan.³ Guy R. Fisher died in 1937.² He was buried at Summit Cemetery, Williamston, Ingham County, Michigan.⁴

     Dr. Henry Noland Fisher married Marianne Elise Fritchey, daughter of John Quincy Alden Fritchey and Anna Florence Bowers, on 4 Jul 1948.² Dr. Henry Noland Fisher died on 30 Jun 1973.¹
     His obituary states:
     "Dr. H. Noland Fisher, 73, of Billings, Montana, formerly of Olney, passed away Saturday morning at Billings, according to word received here by relatives.
"Dr. Fisher was a native of near Claremont, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fisher. He was a 1917 graduate of the Olney Township High School and received his medical training at Washington University and Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
"He specialized in opthalmology and practiced at the Weber Medical Clinic from 1938 until 1948 when he went to Billings where he has been connected with a clinic there.
"He was married to the former Mary A. Fritchey, R. N. of Claremont. They are the parents of three sons, Joe Henry, Richard Nolen and David Alden. There is also a step daughter, and a stepson living at Great Falls, Montana.
"Two sisters also survive.
"Funeral and burial services were held at Billings today."³

     Jacob S. Fisher was born c 1855 at Maryland.¹ He married Frances A. Olds, daughter of Madison Thurston Olds and Elizabeth Brown, on 30 Jun 1870 at Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2
     Jacob S. Fisher and Frances A. Fisher appeared on the census of Jun 1880 at Leipsic Township, Putnam County, Ohio, as follows:
     67 Fisher, J. S., 35, wagon maker, b. OH, parents b. Md.
      , Francis, 31, wife, keeping house, b. OH, father b. NY?, mother b. OH
      , Maud, 8, dau., at home, b. OH, parents b. OH
      , Grace, 3, dau., at home, b. OH, parents b. OH
      , Gertrude, 9/12, dau., at home, b. OH, parents b. OH
      Olds, Madison, 66, father-in-law, at home, b. NY, parents b. NY.³
Jacob S. Fisher and Frances A. Fisher appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1900 at Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, as follows:
     181/181 Fisher, Jacop, head, b. Aug 1844, 55, marr. 30 yrs, b. Ohio, parents b. Md., carpenter
      , Frances A., wife, b. Apr. 1850, age 50, marr. 30 years, 4 children, 3 living, b. OH, parents b. OH, housewife
      , Barbra, dau., b. Jan 1882, 18, b. OH, parents b. OH, at school
      , John R., son, b. July 1891, 8, b. OH, parents b. OH
      Clockart, Elexander, b. Jan. 1874, 26, marr. 3 yrs, b. OH, father b. Switzerland, mother b. OH, day laborer
      , Gertrude, dau., b. Sept 1879, 20, marr. 3 yrs, 2 children, 1 living, b. OH, parents b. OH, housekeeper
      , Lawrence, grandson, b. Apr. 1898, 1, b. OH, parents b. OH
[If Frances only had fouir children, that contradicts the family listing I have set up.].⁴

     John R. Fisher was born in Jul 1891 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Jacob S. Fisher and Frances A. Olds.¹

     Josephine Fisher was born on 8 Nov 1919 at Lagrange, Oregon.¹ She married George Lewis Brown, son of George Lambert Brown and Bertie Olds, on 25 May 1935 at The Dalles, Oregon.¹

     Josiah Fisher was born on 1 May 1654.¹ He married Joanna Morse, daughter of Ezra Morse and Joanna Hoare, on 1 Sep 1693 at Dedham, Massachusetts.^1,2 Josiah Fisher died on 12 Apr 1736 at Dedham, Massachusetts, at age 81.^1,3

     Katherine Fisher was the daughter of Richard Fisher. Katherine Fisher married Robert Wheatley.

     Mary Fisher was born at Weymouth, Massachusetts. She married Thomas Clapp, son of Thomas Clapp and Abigail (?), on 10 Nov 1662 at Dedham, Massachusetts.¹

     Mary Fisher was born c 1817 at Blair County, Pennsylvania.¹ She married John Bowers, son of John? or Peter? Bowers, c 1834. Mary Fisher died on 6 Feb 1894.² She was buried on 8 Feb 1894 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The tombstone of Mary Bowers gives her death on 6 Feb. 1894 at the age of 75 y. 1 m. 1 da.^3,1
     After her husband's death, Mary Bowers lived with her son Jacob. The 1870 census of Pine Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, shows:
Jacob Bowers 20
Mary 55
Charles 8
and the 1880 census of the same place shows:
Bowers, Jacob 39
Eliza 26, wife
Franklin 8, son
Mary 62, mother.

     Maude S. Fisher was born on 5 Jan 1873 at Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob S. Fisher and Frances A. Olds.¹

     Nancy Edna Fisher was born in Mar 1898 at Kansas.^1,3 She was the daughter of Oscar Fisher and Melissa Edna Olds.¹

     Oscar Fisher was born in May 1861 at Wisconsin.¹ He married Melissa Edna Olds, daughter of Alexander Hamilton Olds and Sarah C. Layton, c 1894.^2,3
     Oscar Fisher and Melissa Edna Fisher appeared on the census of 1 Mar 1895 at Jefferson, Geary County, Kansas, as follows:
     3 Fisher, Oscar, 33, b. Wisconsin
, M. E., 18, b. Nebraska.⁴
Oscar Fisher and Melissa Edna Fisher appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 at Jefferson Township, Geary County, Kansas, as follows:
     56/56 Fisher, Oscar, head, b. May 1861, 39, marr. 5 yrs, b. Wisconsin, father b. Pa., mother b. Ind., farmer
      , Melissa, wife, b. Dec. 1876, 23, marr. 5 years, 2 children, 2 living, b. Nebraska, parents b. N. Y.
      , Edmond, son, b. Oct. 1895, 4, b. Kansas, father b. Wisc., mother b. Nebraska
      , Nancy E., dau., b. Mar 1898, 2, b. Kansas, father b. Wisc., mother b. Nebraska
      , Robert, brother, b. June 1875, 24 single, b. Wisc., father b. Penn., mother b. Ind., farm labor.¹
Oscar Fisher appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1910 at Ernest Township, Dade County, Missouri, as follows:
     82/82 Fisher, Oscar, head, 48, widowed, b. Missouri, father b. Pa., mother b. Indiana, general farming
      , Edmond A., son, 14, b. Kansas, father b. Wisc., mother b. Nebraska, home farming
      , Nancy E., dau., 12, b. Kansas, father b. Wisc., mother b. Nebraska.⁵

     Richard Fisher married Agnes (?).² Richard Fisher died b 1532.²

     Sarah Fiske married John Fairbanks, son of Jonathan Fairbanks and Grace Smith, on 16 Mar 1641.² Sarah Fiske died on 26 Nov 1683.^3,4

     Harold W. Fitch was born c 1888 at Massachusetts.¹ He married (1) Alma Esther Olds, daughter of Arthur E. Olds and Phebe Gates, on 3 Nov 1917 at Wayne County, Michigan.¹

     Mary Jane Fitch was born on 13 May 1853.³ She married Edson M. Olds, son of Dewitt Clinton Olds and Abigail Snell, on 17 Oct 1871.¹ Mary Jane Fitch died on 19 Jun 1936 at East Star, Michigan, at age 83⁴ and was buried at Star Township Cemetery, Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan.⁵
     Mary Jane Olds and Edson M. Olds appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1900 at Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan, as follows:
Mary Jane Olds and Edson M. Olds appeared on the census of Jan 1920 at Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan, as follows:

Mary Jane Olds appeared on the census of 12 Apr 1930 in the household of Wesley Hawley Olds and Ida M. Olds at Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan.⁸
     Her obituary states:
"Mrs. Mary Jane Olds, 83, Dies Friday, June 19, At the Home of a Son
"From Alba Correspondence:
"The death of Mrs. Mary Jane Olds, who was 83 years old May 13, widow of Edson M. Olds, pioneer farmer of Star township, occurred June 19, 1936, at the home of her son, Wesley Olds, in East Star after a long illness.
"Deceased was a former resident of Alba, where many hearts were saddened to hear of her passing. Surviving are the sons Wesley and Ferris Olds, Alba; daughter, Mrs. Alma Strickland, Alba; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services were held at the late home Sunday, June 19, and were conducted by Rev. E. M. Love. Burial was in the Alba cemetery beside other family members."
[June 19, 1936, was a Friday so the reference to the funeral on Sunday, June 19, is incorrect.]
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[From another clipping]
"Those from a distance attending the funeral of Mrs. M. J. Olds were Mr. and Mrs. Orson Garris of Munith, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Holcomb of Jackson, Mrs. Loyal Garris of Michigan Center, Janet Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kline and daughter Kathleen of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Smith of Boyne City; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gregory and children, Mr. and Mrs. Hayward Noteware and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kauffman of Bellaire and Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Poff and George Poff of Traverse City."⁴

     Sarah Fitch was born on 4 May 1698 at Billerica, Massachusetts.¹ She married Richard Hixson, son of Richard Hixson and Margaret Watkins, on 26 Aug 1727 at Boston, Massachusetts.^1,2 Sarah Fitch died a 29 Aug 1777.¹

     Florence Flammer was born in May 1900 at New Jersey.¹ She was the daughter of William J. Flammer and Florence Astley Olds.¹