Harriet Fisher

Harriet Fisher

• Father: Christopher Fisher b. 5 July 1802, d. 10 October 1884
• Mother: Nancy Hammond b. 30 January 1809, d. 1 June 1890

• Harriet Fisher was born circa 1835 in New York.
• Christopher Fisher and Nancy Hammond appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Seneca, Ontario County, New York. Other members of the household included Harriet Fisher, George W. Fisher, William H. Fisher, Catharine Fisher and Francis Marion Fisher.
• The following appeared on 17 October 1856 in the Geneva Gazette: [Married] By Rev. Gray, at the Presbyterian church of Castleton, in the presence of many witnesses, Mr. Simon Spangle of Hopewell to Miss Harriet Fisher of Seneca. At the same time and place, Mr. Philip Spangle of Hopewell to miss Mary E. Otley of Castleton. Also at the same time and place, Mr. Charles Wormley of Hopewell Centre to Miss Delia Ann Posten of Castleton.
• She married Simon Spangle on 17 October 1856 in Castleton, Ontario County, New York.
• The following appeared on 16 December 1884 in the Geneva Advertiser: Frank W. Fisher has bought the interest of his brothers and sisters, and acquired full title to the homestead farm a little west of Geneva. He is the youngest member of the family, and his aged mother will remain with him the balance of her days.
• The following appeared on 6 June 1890 in The Geneva Gazette: Mrs. Christopher Fisher died quite suddenly at the residence of her son Frank, in the westerly part of this town, Sunday evening last, aged 81 years. She was a native of Connecticut, brought to this town at the age of six years by her parents.
       On Dec. 25th, 1825, she was married to Christopher Fisher and immediately settled on the farm where she resided at the time of her death. Mrs. Fisher raised a family of three boys--Frank M., Wm. H. of Geneva, and the late Geo. W. who died in Canandaigua in Feb. 1888--and three girls, Mrs. P. F. Ayers of Rushville, Mrs. S. Spangle of Hopewell, and Mrs. B. D. Staats of Geneva. The surviving children and grand children with one exception were present at the funeral and followed their beloved and devoted mother to her final resting place, in the beautiful Sand Hill cemetery, where her lamented husband had been resting for nearly six years.
       Mrs. F. was a devoted member of the M. E. Church for 47 years, having been converted and received into full communion with the Church under the ministration of Elder Elijah Hebard in 1843.
       The funerasl took place from her former home at 2:30 p. m. on June 4th, 1890, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Dr. Buck, assisted by Rev. Mr. Nichols of the M. E. Church, and Dr. Moore of the Baptist Church, officiated, and all paid tribute to her excellent Christian faith.
• 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.
• Harriet Fisher became a widow at the 15 April 1913 death of her husband Simon Spangle.
• The following appeared on 18 April 1913 in the Geneva Daily Times: (Hopewell Center) The funeral of Simon Spangle, who passed away at his home on Spangle street Tuesday morning were held from his late home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. E. E. Grosh, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Seneca Castle, with interment in Chapman Cemetery.
       The deceased was 78 years old and had been a life long resident of this town and was a respected citizen.
       For several years Mr. Spangle had been in failing health but for only a few days past, had been confined to his bed.
       He is survived by his wife and a twin brother, Philip Spangle, also of Spangle street and several nieces and nephews.
• Harriet Fisher died on 2 November 1919 in Hopewell, Ontario County, New York.
• She was interred at Chapman Cemetery, Ontario County, New York.
• The following appeared in the Geneva Daily Times: (Hopewell, Nov. 6) The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Spangle was held from her late home on Wednesday afternoon, at 1:30 with Rev. E. E. Grosh, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Seneca Castle officiating. Interment was made in Chapman cemetery.
       Mrs. Spangle died on Sunday morning at her home on Spangle street, of dropsy, aged 83 years. The deceased has been in failing health for some time, owing to advanced age.
       The deceased was the widow of the late Simon Spangle. She is survived by one brother, Frank Fisher of Geneva and a niece, Mrs. Charles Keith, of Spangle street.

• Last Edited: 21 Aug 2011