Emma Ida Robson

Emma Ida Robson

• Father: (?) Robson
• Mother: Unknown (?)

• Emma Ida Robson was born in July 1869 in Canada.
• She married Francis Marion Fisher, son of Christopher Fisher and Nancy Hammond, on 24 June 1885 in Reach Township, Ontario, Canada.
• The following appeared on 7 July 1885 in the Geneva Advertiser: The Port Perry (Canada) Observer gives a very brilliant and graceful send-off to our young friend Mr. Frank M. Fisher of this town, who was married to Miss Emma I. Robson of Manchester, Canada, on the 24th June last. A very large company of friends were assembled, a most inviting wedding feast was served, scores of beautiful, valuable and useful gifts were examined and admired, and in the evening the newly married couple started for their home in the States. Mr. Fisher has brought to his country home a richly deserved matrimonial prize.
• Francis Marion Fisher and Emma Ida Robson appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, enumerated next to Frank's brother William.. Other members of the household included Roy Robson Fisher.
• The following appeared on 7 January 1897 in the Geneva Daily Times: Miss Lena E. Robson of Manchester Ont. Canada is visiting her sister Mrs. Frank M. Fisher Washington Street. . . . Mr. J. E. Monroe of Manchester Canada, has been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Fisher of Washington Street.
• Francis Marion Fisher and Emma Ida Robson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, at 264 Washington Street. Sons Roy and Harold are not enumerated in the household (?)
• 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.
• Francis Marion Fisher and Emma Ida Robson appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, at 264 Wshington Street. Other members of the household included Harold L. Fisher and Frank R. Fisher.
• Francis Marion Fisher and Emma Ida Robson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Geneva, New York, at 264 Washington Street. Other members of the household included Harold L. Fisher.
• 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.
• Emma Ida Robson became a widow at the 18 July 1935 death of her husband Francis Marion Fisher.
• The following appeared on 3 January 1947 in the Geneva Daily Times: Episcopal clergy and laymen from Geneva and the surrounding area will participate Sunday night at St. Peter's Church here as the colorful and dramatic Epiphany Feast of Lights pageant is presented at 8 p. m. Rev. Frank Fisher, Rochester, will preach the sermon.
       Rev. Fisher, rector of St. Mark's & St. John's Church in Rochester, is a former Genevan, son of Mrs. Emma Fisher, 264 Washington street. He is a graduate of Hobart College. . . .
• Emma Ida Robson died on 5 November 1947 at age 78.
• She was interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario County, New York.
• The following appeared on 6 November 1947 in the Geneva Daily Times: Mrs. Emma Robson Fisher, widow of the late Frank M. Fisher, 264 Washington St., died last night after a short illness.
       Survivors are two sons, Roy R. Fisher, Geneva, and Rev. Frank R. Fisher, Rochester; a sister, Mrs. Minnie M. Monroe, Port Perry, Ontario, Canada, and three grandchildren, Richard F. Fisher, Deborah A. Fisher, and Mary V. Fisher.
       Private services will be held in the home, Saturday, at 2:30 p. m.
       Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
       The courtesy of no flowers has been asked by the family.

• Last Edited: 24 Aug 2011