Josiah Fisher

This article is about the 17th-century politician. For the 19th-century politician, see Josiah S. Fisher.

Josiah Fisher (born c. 1654[a]-1736) represented Dedham, Massachusetts, in the Great and General Court.[2] He served as selectman for five terms beginning in 1697.[3][1]

Fisher was 16 years old when his father, Anthony, died and left him the family estate.[1] He was the grandson of Anthony Fisher.[1] Upon his death in 1736, he left his home, known today as the Fisher-Whiting House, to his grandson, Jonathan.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ He was 16 years old when his father died in 1670.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Dedham Historical Society & Museum trivia answer". The Dedham Times. Vol. 29, no. 44. November 5, 2021. p. 9.
  2. ^ Worthington 1827, pp. 106–107.
  3. ^ Worthington 1827, pp. 79–81.

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