Sunday, June 18, 2006

Roswell FISH


Roswell FISH
Originally uploaded by midgefrazel.

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))

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