Roy Robson Fisher

b. 29 August 1887, d. 30 January 1985
  • Roy Robson Fisher was born on 29 August 1887 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York.
  • Francis Marion Fisher and Emma Ida Robson appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Geneva, New York, enumerated next to Frank's brother William.. Other members of the household included Roy Robson Fisher.
  • The following appeared on 27 January 1899 in the Geneva Gazette: Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Ayers Celebrate Their Golden Wedding. The completion of 50 years of married life was the occasion of a most delightful event in the handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ayers of Rushville, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1898.
         That Mr. and Mrs. Ayers have made a host of friends both in Rushville and elsewhere during their long residence here was clearly demonstrated by the many valuable gifts and the many friends who were present and congratulated them on the 50th anniversary of their wedding Tuesday afternoon.
         By the aid of an arch tied with white ribbon and the banking of potted plants, the parlor presented a fairyland appearance. An elaborate dinner was served at 1 P. M. of which between fifty and sixty partook. One of the pretty things of the menu was a cake wreathed with mistletoe and holly, (the gift of Mrs. Keith of Seneca). One of the principal features of the afternoon was a surprise to Mr. Ayers. It came immediately after the refreshments. In well chosen words Rev. W. S. H. Hermans, pastor of the M. E. Church, made a graceful and impressive presentation address. It was a handsomely engraved gold-headed cane, the souvenir of the M. E. Church of Rushville to be handed down in succession to each of the oldest male members of the family. Mr. Ayers responded with brief but touching expressions of trust. Among those who enjoyed the happy event from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Simon Spangle, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Spangle of Hopewell; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Keith of Seneca; Mr. and Mrs. Beekman D. Staats, Mr. Frank Fisher and son, Roy, Mrs. Stanley Harris, her daughter, Jessie, and son, Alfred of Geneva. Regrets from out-of-town friends were received, accompanied by letters of congratulations.
  • The following appeared on 16 July 1907 in the Geneva Daily Times: Roy R. Fisher and little brother of Washington street left yesterday morning for Toronto, Canada, to visit relatives.
  • The following appeared on 4 April 1908 in the Geneva Daily Times: Mrs. Frank M. Fisher of Washington street left Wedensday for Toronto, Canada, having been called there by the illness of her mother, Mrs. G. L. Robson. This morning Mr. Fisher received word of Mrs. Robson's death and with his sons, Harold and Roy, left this afternoon for that city.
  • He married Harriet Adeline Johnson, daughter of Franklin J. Johnson and Agness Miller, on 9 September 1912 in Waterloo, Seneca County, New York, at St. Paul's rectory.
  • The following appeared on 12 September 1912 in the Geneva Daily Times: LeRoy Robson Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Fisher, of 264 Washington street, and Miss Harriet Adeline Johnson, of Waterloo, the marriage being solemnized by the Rev. Henry E. Hubbard.
         The marriage was a surprise to their many friends here and in Waterloo, as well as to their relatives here. Young Mr. Fisher who is employed as clerk at Baker & Stark's clothing store expected to take his vacation this week by touring in his father's automobile. He left Geneva Monday morning in the car and went to Waterloo to meet his bride and after the ceremony they left on their honeymoon and are touring in western New York.
  • The following appeared on 12 September 1912 in the Geneva Daily Times: (Waterloo) The marriage of Miss Harriet Adeline Johnson to LeRoy Robson Fisher, of Geneva, was solemnized at St. Paul's rectory by the Rev. Henry E. Hubbard on Monday.
  • The following appeared on 29 January 1917 in the Geneva Daily Times: Molly Elizabeth Fisher. Molly Elizabeth Fisher, the 21 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Fisher of 16 Worthington avenue, died at 8:30 o'clock this morning.
         The funeral will be held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be private, Rev. Kenneth A. Bray, of St. Peter's church, will officiate and interment will be made in Glennwood Cemetery.
  • Roy Robson Fisher registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 while living with his wife at 16 Worthington Avenue in Geneva, employed there as a salesman by Baker & Stark.
  • The following appeared on 28 July 1917 in the Geneva Daily Times: The following births have been recorded at the office of the City Registrar . . . July 4 - To Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Fisher of 16 Worthington avenue, a boy, Name, Richard Franklin.
  • Roy Robson Fisher and Harriet Adeline Johnson appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, at 16 Worthington Avenue. Other members of the household included Richard Franklin Fisher.
  • He was employed as a clerk in a clothing store, according to the 1920 census.
  • The following appeared on 13 March 1924 in the Geneva Daily Times: Roy R. Fisher, of 143 West street, was elected City Overseer of the Poor at the organization meeting of the Board of Charities, held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in City Hall. . . . to take office April 1st.
         Mr. Fisher succeeds Edward J. Broderick, who has been Overseer of the Poor for the last 20 years. Mr. Broderick was appointed by Mayor Daniel E. Moor in 1904, and has served continuously since that time. Before his appointment, he assisted his father, who was then Overseer of the Poor, in the work of the office.
         Both Mr. Fisher and Mr. Dobbin are enrolled as Republicans.
  • Baker & Stark advertisement, May 1925.
  • Roy Robson Fisher and Harriet Adeline Johnson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, at 143 West Street. Other members of the household included Richard Franklin Fisher.
  • He was employed as the manager of a clothing store, according to the 1930 census.
  • The following appeared on 22 July 1933 in the Geneva Daily Times: Harold L. Fisher of 264 Washington street, well known in this city and Rochester as a singer, died at the Geneva General Hospital early this morning after an illness of several weeks.
         Mr. Fisher, a tenor, started his vocal career as a young boy and had sung in practically every church in this city at some time or other. He sang for three years at St. Paul's Episcopal church in Rochester.
         He was a member of Ark Lodge, No. 33, F. & A. M., was a Past High Priest of Geneva chapter, No. 36, R. A. M., a member of Geneva Commandery, No. 29, Knights Templar, Unmarkan Grotto, No. 21, of this city, and of Damascus Shrine at Rochester. He was a member of the Hydrant Hose Company and of Trinity Episcopal church. Mr. Fisher was also a member of the Geneva Community Chorus.
         He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Fisher; two brothers, Roy R. Fisher of this city and the Rev. Frank Fisher of Scottsville.
         The fuuneral will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late residence on Washington street with the Rev. D. George E. Norton of St. Paul's, Rochester, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Alexander Thompson of the North Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends are requested to please omit flowers.
  • The following appeared on 29 January 1947 in the Geneva Daily Times: Miss June Lillian Boughtin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Boughtin of 72 Madison street, was united in marriage to Richard Franklin Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Fisher of 143 South West Street, at noon today at Trinity Episcopal Church.
         Rev. Samuel H. Edsall, rector of Trinity performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Frank Fisher of Rochester, uncle of the bridegroom. Dr. George Henry Day, organist, played the traditional wedding marches.
         Escorted by her father, who gave her in marriage, the bride wore an ivory velveteen gown in medieval style fashioned with high neckline and leg-o-mutton sleeves. She wore a necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. Her short veil of ivory illusion was arranged with a tiara of seed pearls and she carried a white prayer book with camellias.
         Mrs. John L. Boughtin, matron of honor, wore a green velveteen period gown and a contrasting feather head-dress. She carried an old-fashioned bouquet of Talisman roses.
         The Misses Hazel Russell and Olive McWilliams were bridesmaids. They were gowned in velveteen period gowns in gold and red respectively, styled with sweetheart neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, and bouffant skirts, and wore feather head-dresses in contrasting color. Their old-fashioned bouquets were of red roses and white carnations.
         Mrs. Boughtin, mother of the bride wore a gown of pink crepe with sequin trim and a corsage of yellow roses, and Mrs. Fisher, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in aqua crepe and wore a corsage of gardenias.
         After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Armitage in Seneca Falls. Sixty tuests attended.
         Both young people are graduates of Geneva High School. The bride has been employed in the Harry M. Touhey Insurance office. Mr. Fisher is a graduate of Hobart College and was in the Armed Forces for four years. He is at present attending Law School at Cornell University.
         Pre-nuptial events included a dinner at Legott's by the W. L. M. Club; a variety shower by Mrs. T. Robert Saunderson; a shower by Miss Hazel Russell; a personal shower by Mrs. George Breitfeld; a variety shower by Mrs. George Minor; a luncheon at the Hotel Seneca by Miss Olive McWilliams; a tea and variety shower by Mrs. William Scheu; a dinner at Legott's by Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Touhey.
  • Roy Robson Fisher became a widower at the 28 June 1971 death of his wife Harriet Adeline Johnson.
  • The following appeared on 28 June 1971 in The Geneva Times: Mrs. Adeline J. Fisher, of 264 Washington St., Geneva, wife of Roy R. Fisher, died this morning in Geneva General Hospital following an illness of several weeks.
         Private funeral services will be at the family home on Washington St. at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for the immediate family and close friends. The Rev. Dr. Frank R. Fisher, her brother-in-law, and the Rev. Dr. J. Richard Hart, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
         There will be no prior calling hours. Those who wish may contribute to the Herrick Class of the First Presbyterian Church or to St. Peter's Church. The courtesy of no flowers is requested by the family. The Corwin Funeral Home of Geneva is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
         Mrs. Fisher was born in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Frank and Agness Miller Johnson. She attended schools in Waterloo and graduated from the Waterloo High School when there were only nine members in her class.
         She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Amaranth and the Herrick Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church. She was also active in Red Cross and USO work.
         Surviving besides her husband, are a son, Richard F. Fisher of Waterloo; and five grandchildren, William Fisher of Kalamazoo, Mich., Joyce, Frank, Cynthia and Robert Fisher of Waterloo; several nieces and nephews.
  • Roy Robson Fisher died on 30 January 1985 at age 97 in Waterloo, Seneca County, New York, at Taylor-Brown Memorial Hospital.
  • He was interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 31 January 1985 in the Finger Lakes Times: (Geneva) Roy Robson Fisher, 97, of 264 Washington St., died Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 30) in Taylor Brown Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, after an extended illness.
         There will be no prior calling hours.
         A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Waterloo, with the Rev. David Mihalyi officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, at the convenience of the family.
         The courtesy of no flowers is requested. Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor-Brown Memorial Hospital.
         The Mull Funeral Home, Waterloo, is in charge of arrangements.
         Mr. Fisher was born in the town of Geneva Aug. 29, 1887, son of Francis M. Fisher and Emma Robson Fisher. He moved to the Washington Street address at about seven years of age.
         He was a graduate of Geneva public schools and was manager and part owner of the former Baker and Stark men's clothing store in Geneva for more than half a century. For many years, Mr. Fisher was a member of the Geneva Masonic Locge and served on the Geneva City Cemetery Commission.
         Surviving are on son, Richard F. Fisher of Waterloo; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two nieces.
  • Last Edited: 23 Aug 2011

Family: Harriet Adeline Johnson b. circa 1890, d. 28 June 1971