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