Re: Ephraim Fisher b.1751(Freetown,MA?)
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Re: Ephraim Fisher b.1751(Freetown,MA?)
Jim Fisher 6/02/11
The Bible begins:a record of the births of the children of William Fisher of Dartmouth, Mass."
Ephraim, James, Jemima, William,Abraham, Isaac, Phebe are listed.
In the next column, "A record of the births of Ephraim Fisher's family.Betsy, daughter of Jonothan Grinnel and wife of Ephraim, born 12 Sept 1755." Their children are then listed -- all 11 of them.the Bible was kept through one line of the family down to my mother- in -law who also wrote in it.Poor Bibleis falling apart.I've heard of a Bible restorer near here-- talking to him is on my list.
So, the Bible does not give proof of William Fisher's parents or wife.My additional sources are "Freetown Mass Marriage Records (Bristol County) 1686-1844"The latter lists the marriage of a William Fisher and Phebe Pearce.
My info on James Fisher and Mary Jennings come from Vital Records of RI, vol 4 (Little compton); Taunton Vital Records, vol 2; Little compton Families, compiled by Benj Wilbour, page 270.Unfortunately, I can't seem to lay my hands on copies of that info, and since I'm just now getting back into genealogy, I'm not sure where else to look.I used to be really good about making copies of books with info, but much time has passed.The Rhode Island vital records vol 4 lists the children of Joseph Jennings and Mary, one of whomis Mary born 15 Feb 1698/9 in Tiverton.I do still need proof that this is the Mary who married James Fisher.
I can see that I have more work to do....
-Cheryl
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Re: Ephraim Fisher b.1751(Freetown,MA?)
Jim Fisher 6/03/11