Pauline (PERRY) FISH

Pauline (PERRY) FISH
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Walter Sands FISH and his wife Pauline (Perry) FISH share a headstone. Pauline's inscription is on the back side of the stone.

Buried in Lot 4, Row 1, Grave 1

Walter Sands FISH

Walter Sands FISH
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Walter Sands FISH (Walter Tower9, William Stebbins8, Charles7, Sands6, Nathan5, Samuel4, John3) and his wife Pauline (Perry) FISH share a headstone. Walter's inscription faces the street.

Walter Sands FISH was born 09 April 1901 and died 29 March 1969. He was the husband of Pauline PERRY. He was the son of Walter Tower FISH and Ellen A. CHENEY.

Buried in Lot 4, Row 1, Grave 1

Lot 3 Looking Toward Lot 4

Lot 3 Looking Toward Lot 4
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Family records indicate that there are no graves or markers of any kind in Lot 3.

Lot 2 Looking Toward Lot 1

Lot 2 Looking Toward Lot 1
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This is a side view of Lot 2. The family grave records indicate that there might be two unmarked graves in row 2 of Lot 2.

Amos Avery FISH

Amos Avery Fish
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Amos Avery FISH was born 19 Aug 1807 and died 24 Feb 1879 He was born and died in Groton, CT. He was the fifth child, fourth son of Roswell and Isabel (Phelps) FISH. (Roswell7, Nathan6, Nathan5, Samuel4, John3, Alice2, John1)

He was the husband of Emily (Havens) FISH.

Biographical information: "He worked on the sea with is brother Roswell P., and for a time associated with his brothers in trade in New York. He retired to the old homestead in Groton and there wrote poetry in his later years. He was an active member of the Baptist Church."

Buried in Lot 2, Row 2, Grave 2.

References:
Fish genealogy #2121 page 318
Groton Vital records Vol 2 page 52 birth 19 Aug 1807
Amos Avery, s. [Roswell & Isabel], b.Aug 19,1807 2, 53
Amos A., of NY City, m. Emily HAVENS, of Groton, May 12,1847, by Rev. Erastus Denison 1, 78

Emily (Havens) FISH

Emily (Havens) Fish
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Emily Havens was born (unknown). She married Amos Avery FISH on 12 May, 1847. The couple had three children: Emily H., Kate H., Helen B. FISH) Emily died 10 April 1877 in her 56th year.

Buried in Lot 2, Row 2, Grave 1

References:
Groton Vital Records
Amos A., of NY City, m. Emily HAVENS, of Groton, May 12,1847, by Rev. Erastus Denison 1, 78

Margaret Eliza FISH

Margaret Eliza Fish
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Margaret Eliza FISH, seventh child, third daughter of Roswell & Isabel (Phelps) FISH was born on 5 March 1813 and died (unmarried) on 28 September 1879.

Buried in Lot 2, Row 1, Grave 5

References:
Fish genealogy #2123 page 315

Catharine Mary FISH

Catharine Mary Fish
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Catharine (Catherine) Mary FISH was born 20 Jan 1803 and died (unmarried) 20 Sept. 1872 in her 69th year. She was the third child, eldest daughter of Roswell and Isabel (Phelps) FISH.

This stone is broken off at the base and is missing. The family doesn't know where it is.

Buried in Lot 2, Row 1, Grave 4

References:
Fish genealogy #2119 page 315

Capt. Roswell P. FISH

Capt. Roswell P. Fish
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Capt. Roswell P. FISH, eldest son of Roswell and Isabel (Phelps) FISH was born 20 Aug. 1798 and died at Baltimore, MD. 11 Oct. 1837.

He married Ellen CLARK on 1 Apr 1824. The couple had four children: Ellen Virginia, Roswell A., John Edmund, and Edward F. FISH.

Biographical information: "...sea captain...He was an able seaman; commanded fine ships in the trade between Baltimore and English ports, and lived a life of thrilling adventure."

Buried in Lot 2, Row 1, Grave 3

References:
Fish genealogy #2117, page 315-316

Isabel (Phelps) FISH

Isabel (Phelps) FISH
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Isabel PHELPS was born about 1774 (date calculated from gravestone) possibly in West Springfield, Hampden, MA where her intention to marry Roswell FISH is recorded in the Vital records, she died 21 November 1860 (as a widow) aged 85 years.

She married Roswell FISH on 2 February 1797. The couple had nine children. (Roswell Phelps, Samuel Merrick, Catharine Mary, Edmund, Amos Avery, Lucy, Margaret Eliza, Nathan Austin, and Silas Henry)

Buried Lot 2, Row 1, Grave 1

References:
Marriage: Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 (NEHGS) 1797 FISH Roswell of Groton int. adds Conn. and Isabel Phelps of West Springfield, Feb. 2, 1797. PHELPS Isabel and Roswell Fish (q.v.) Marriage.
Barbour Index, Town of Groton, FISH Roswell, m. Isabel PHELPS, Feb. 2, 1797 Vol 2, p. 53.

Roswell FISH

Roswell FISH
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Roswell FISH was born 4 March 1769, and died 7 March 1845 aged 76 years. He was the sixth child, third son of Nathan FISH and his second wife Catharine HELME.

Biographical information: "He inherited a considerable portion of the paternal lands, and in 1799 built the home that is still standing. A man of uncommon intelligence, a valued member and clerk of the First Baptist Church of Groton, and at one time clerk of the Association. He represented the town in the Assembly many times."

Buried in Lot 2, Row 1, Grave 2

References:
Barbour Index: Vital Records of Groton
Rawzell, [s. Nathan], b.Mar 5,1769 Vol 2. page 12
Fish Genealogy: #1889, pages 293, 315 (Nathan6, Nathan5, Samuel4, John3, Alice2, John1))

Back View of Lot 1 and Gate

Back View of Lot 1 and Gate
Originally uploaded by midgefrazel.

View of Lot 1 from the rear facing the street. Note the granite wall marking the boundaries of the lot.

Footstones of Simeon FISH and his wife Eliza (Randall) FISH

Footstones of Simeon FISH and his wife Eliza (Randall) FISH
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Footstones of Simeon and Eliza Roe (Randall) FISH
marked S.F. and E.F.

Simeon FISH

Simeon FISH
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Simeon FISH was born 17 January 1797 and died on 25 April 1863. He was the fourth child, the second son born to Sands FISH and his wife Bridget GALLUP.

Biographical information: " ship owner and merchant...was b. at Groton, Conn...He was a farm boy; became a shoemaker, merchant, ship owner, and farmer. He accumulated a large property, spoke plainly and abhorred dishonesty."

He married Eliza Roe RANDALL. They were the parents of William Randall, Nathan Sands, and Jed Randall

Buried Lot 1, Row 2, Grave 3

References:
Fish Genealogy: #1987, p. 307

Eliza (Randall) FISH

Eliza (Randall) FISH
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Eliza Roe RANDALL was born3 March 1803 and died on 223 June 1872. She was the daughter of Jedediah and Mary RANDALL . She was the wife of Simeon FISH and married him on 15 October 1823.

Buried Lot 1, Row 2, Grave 2

References:

Mary RANDALL

Mary RANDALL
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Mary RANDALL was born 30 November 1850 (calculated from death date on gravestone) and died (infant) on 23 August 1851. She was the first child, first daughter born to Nathan Sands FISH and his wife Jennette E. MORGAN. Mary was 8 months and 23 days old when she died.

Her parents are buried in the cemetery but in Lot 8.

Buried Lot 1, Row 2, Grave 1

References:
Fish Genealogy: #2061a, p. 308

Sands FISH, Jr.

Sands FISH, Jr.
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Sands FISH, Jr. was born 27 February 1799 and died (unmarried) on 29 November 1829. He was the fifth child, third son born to Sands FISH and his wife Bridget GALLUP.

Biographical information: "was mate on a ship"

Buried Lot 1, Row 1, Grave 5

References:
Fish Genealogy: #1988, p. 301
Wheeler's History: omitted this son from the list of the family of Sands and Bridget FISH

Hannah FISH

Hannah FISH
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Hannah FISH , born 10 March 1792, died (unmarried) 8 September 1815. She was the second child, first daughter born to Sands FISH and his wife Bridget GALLUP.

Her gravestone is mostly unreadable except for the bottom line but probably listed her name and her date of death plus the fact that she died in her 24th year.

Buried in Lot 1, Row 1, Grave 4

References:

Barbour Index: Vital Records of Groton Vol 2, page 55: Hannah, d.[Sands & Bridget] b. Mar 10,1792
Fish Genealogy #1985, p. 301
Cheseborough Genealogy: lists her as the wife of Fred Denison (son of Daniel) but that is not correct as that Hannah FISH is the aunt of this person.

Dea. Sands FISH

Dea. Sands FISH
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Sands Fish, (Nathan6, Nathan5, Samuel4, John3, Alice2, John1) born 16 October 1762, died 20 Aug 1838 in his 76th year. He was the son of Nathan FISH and Catharine HELME.

He married Bridget GALLUP on 17 June 1789 in Groton, CT.

Biographical information (Fish Genealogy): "... He inherited the old homestead, and lived there until 1838, when a new home was erected. He was industrious and frugal, and acquired a measure of property equal to the demands of the times. In 1778 he united with the First Baptist Church at Groton, and filled the office of deacon with fidelity and honor until his death. He was tall and well built, with a fair and winning countenance, and graced the Deacon's seat beneath the pulpit alike with his person and character, especially when age had whitened his flowing hair. His religious activity was tireless to the last and his death was calm and triumphant, a fitting close to his unselfish and useful life....{his will dated 26 Nov 1833 and codicil dated 18 May 1838] proved in Probate Court, District of Stonington, Conn, in 1838 [inventory] amounted to $9, 919.39 [after the death of his wife his estate and land] to be divided into eight shares three to son Alden and sons Asa and Simeon were named Exeutors."

"Green are the graves of pious sires and honor guards their memory."

Buried in Lot 1, Row 1, Grave 3

References:
Fish Genealogy # 1885 ppps. 293, 300-301
Wheeler's History # 39 p. 373

Bridget (Gallup) FISH

Bridget (Gallup) FISH
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Bridget GALLUP, born 5 Oct 1768, died 24 Mar 1842. She was the first daughter, second child of Benadam GALLUP and his wife Bridget PALMER.

She married Deacon Sands FISH, son of Nathan FISH and Catharine HELME, on 17 June 1789 in Groton, CT. She was a widow when she died in her 74th year.

Bridget and Sands children were: Asa, Hannah, Levina, Simeon, Sands Jr., Charles, Nathan Gallup, Alden and Bridget.

Biographical information (Fish Genealogy) : " [died] at 73, a most estimable woman... (his wife in his will and codicil) Bridget, to have use of his estate for life, consisting of home farm, Groton, 150 acres at $6, 000, 4 acres marsh land on Six Penny Island at $100, and 15 acres on Mason's Island at $1, 000..."

Buried in Lot 1, Row 1, Grave 2

References:
Gallup Genealogy # 372 p. 61
Chesebrough Genealogy # 657 pps. 325 and 425
Wheeler's History # 158 p. 390

Nancy FISH

Nancy FISH
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Nancy FISH, born 26 August 1776, died (unmarried) 14 November 1859. She was the daughter and youngest child of Nathan FISH and his second wife Catharine HELME.

Her gravestone lists her name clearly as Nancy but the Vital Records of Groton and Wheeler's History of Stonington list her as Anna.

Biographical information: "lived on the old homestead; a singer, a worker, a student of the Bible, and enemy of hypocrisy, a friend of all the good. A conscientious, earnest, Christian woman."

Buried in Lot 1, Row 1, Grave 1

References:
Barbour Index: Town of Groton: Anna, [d.Nathan], b.Aug 26,1776
Fish Genealogy #1892, p. 293
Wheeler's History #45 p. 373

View from Pequot Ave.

View from Pequot Ave.
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This is the view of the cemetery from Pequot Ave. with the lovely gate and beautiful Connecticut stone wall.

Old Fish Burying Ground

Old Fish Burying Ground
Originally uploaded by midgefrazel.
This is the entrance gate to the Old Fish Burying Ground on Pequot Ave. in Mystic/Groton, CT. This is a private, family cemetery on private property and is lovingly and beautifully maintained resting place. If you plan to visit here, please respect the private property rules.
In August of 2005, I obtained permission to enter, photograph, video and transcribe the gravestones. I am researching each person buried here. The town of Groton gave me a list of the persons buried here as recorded by Charles Hale's WPA project. It is listed as cemetery #14 by Groton.
The Fish family has a recorded deed and plot map of the burial lots. For genealogy records, I am using the information from the family as well as information from the book, The Fish Family in England and America, by Lester Warren Fish, Rutland, VT. The Tuttle Publishing Co. 1948.
Other resources:
Wheeler, Richard Anson. History of Stonington, County of New London, CT. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore (MD): 1977. (first printed in 1900)
Wildey, Anna Chesebrough. Genealogy of the descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Mass. : the founder and first white settler of Stonington, Conn. Press of T.A. Wright, New York: 1903.
Gallup, John D. Genealogy Of The Gallup Family. Press of the Hartford Printing Co. Hartford Conneticut. 1893.
Mystic Seaport: G.W. Blunt Library. Manuscript Collection Registers. Accessed 27 June 2006.
The earliest burial was 1815.
Entries for this cemetery's blog are contained in the archives for June, July and August of 2006.

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