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Maggie Fisher

Maggie Fisher



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Maggie Fisher was born in Dec 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Joseph Fisher and Maria S. Wogan).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Fisher was born in Oct 1873 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Charles Fisher and Sophia Barnes); died on 13 Mar 1938 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Mulatto
    • Job: Employer: Own Account
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Angele Avenue; 6 Age: 6; EnumerationDistrict: 095; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Residence: Abt 1894, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 1, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 1, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 1, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: South Ave; 37 Age: 37; Barber Occupation: Barber; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0077; HomeOwnership: Rent; Industry: Own Shop; LiveOnFarm: House; NativeLanguageCode: English; YearsMarried: 19; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Head RelationToHead: Head
    • Residence: 1920, Grape street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, 662 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 47; Occupation: Barber; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 80; HomeOwnership: Rented; Industry: Own Shop; IsEmployed: Own Account; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Joseph married Maria S. Wogan on 19 Apr 1894 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Maria (daughter of James Wogan, II and Maria Williams) was born on 11 Apr 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Jan 1929 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Maria S. Wogan was born on 11 Apr 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of James Wogan, II and Maria Williams); died on 9 Jan 1929 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Colored
    • Race: Mulatto
    • Name: Maria Fisher
    • Name: Maria Fisher
    • Name: Maria Fisher
    • Name: Maria Fisher
    • Name: Maria Wogan
    • Name: Maria Wogans
    • Name: Maria Wogans
    • Name: Maria Wogglers
    • Name: Mariah Woggens
    • Name: Marie Hogans
    • Name: Marie Wogans
    • Name: Mary M Fisher
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Meadow Lane; 5 Age: 5; EnumerationDistrict: 083; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Niece RelationToHead: Niece
    • Residence: Abt 1894, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 1, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 1, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 1, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: South Ave; 35 Age: 35; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0077; NativeLanguageCode: English; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 5; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 5; YearsMarried: 19; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    53 Age: 53

    Children:
    1. Rosa Bell Fisher
    2. Sophia Fisher was born on 11 Feb 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Jun 1946 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 1. Maggie Fisher was born in Dec 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. Charles Fisher was born in Sep 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jan 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Joseph Fisher, Jr was born on 18 Mar 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Mar 1951 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Naomi Fisher was born on 10 Jan 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Feb 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. Jacob Fisher was born in May 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. Maria Fisher was born in 1905 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. Mary Fisher was born about 1909 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Dec 1984 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Charles FisherCharles Fisher was born in Aug 1849 in Virginia, USA; died on 17 Nov 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Name: Chas. Fisher
    • Name: Chas. Fisher
    • Residence: 1880, 8 Angle ave, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Angele Avenue; 35 Age: 35; Laborer Occupation: Laborer; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 095; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Self RelationToHead: Head
    • Legal: 2 Nov 1883, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Laurie McDonald Struck on Ear By Charles Fisher-Arrested_2 Nov 1883
    • Newspaper Clipping: 26 Sep 1894, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Charley Fisher in Trouble-- Has a Fondness for Orations_26 Sep 1894
    • Newspaper Clipping: 19 Jun 1896, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Charles Fisher Drenched With Water On Court House Steps
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Fibth Street; Age: 50; Occupation: Day Laborer; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: No; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: 8th; EnumerationDistrict: 0070; HomeOwnership: Own; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 3; OwnsFarm: H; YearsMarried: 32; Ma
    • Funeral: 21 Nov 1900, 5th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Funeral of Charles Fisher on 21 Nov 1900 Burial at Lincoln Cemetery. Rev. Hill of Wesley AME Church presiding.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Charles married Sophia Barnes on 8 Apr 1869 in Washington, Maryland, USA. Sophia was born in 1855 in Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sophia Barnes was born in 1855 in Maryland, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Sophia Fisher
    • Residence: Spouse RelationToHead: Spouse
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Angele Avenue; 25 Age: 25; Housekeeping Occupation: Housekeeping; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 095; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife

    Children:
    1. 2. Joseph Fisher was born in Oct 1873 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Mar 1938 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 6.  James Wogan, II was born about 1838 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of James Wogan, I and Rachel Wogan); died on 8 Aug 1883 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 29 Aug 1883 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Criminal: Felony A&B. 3 Prior Convictions.
    • Race: Multiple
    • Name: James Nogans Or Wogans
    • Name: James Wogans
    • Name: James Wogans
    • Residence: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Eastern Penitentiary, W 15; Married MaritalStatus: Married
    • Residence: 1860, Ward 3, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Physical Description: 1882, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; 6' 1/2" Tall 162 lbs. Ship on left arm. Scar on left eye. Razor cut on breast from left shoulder to stomach. Previous Convictions. Parents Living.
    • Civil: 27 Jan 1882; 46 Age: 46

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Age: 36

    Died:
    Died while serving a sentence in the Eastern State Penitentiary.

    James married Maria Williams. Maria (daughter of John Williams, I and Pollie Miller) was born on 6 Mar 1836 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 May 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Maria WilliamsMaria Williams was born on 6 Mar 1836 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of John Williams, I and Pollie Miller); died on 20 May 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Wogan
    • Name: Mariah Woggens
    • Residence: 1850, South Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1889, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1893, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery. Block E

    Children:
    1. 3. Maria S. Wogan was born on 11 Apr 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Jan 1929 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  James Wogan, I was born about 1800 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1860, Ward 3, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg

    James married Rachel Wogan. Rachel was born about 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Rachel Wogan was born about 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    Children:
    1. 6. James Wogan, II was born about 1838 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Aug 1883 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 29 Aug 1883 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 14.  John Williams, I was born about 1808 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1850, North Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg

    John married Pollie Miller. Pollie was born about 1809 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Pollie Miller was born about 1809 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Pallie Miller
    • Name: Polly Williams
    • Residence: 1850, North Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg

    Children:
    1. 7. Maria Williams was born on 6 Mar 1836 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 May 1900 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Hannah Williams was born about 1840 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. John Williams, II was born about 1842 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. Joshua Williams was born in Jul 1843 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Jul 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Jacob Williams was born on 10 Aug 1844 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Feb 1908 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.



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