Born ‎± 1850, died ‎before 1860‎
Found in the 1850 Census as being 1/2 year old. Died before 1860--not listed there.

Born ‎3 Dec 1832 at Independence, Allegany Co. NY, died ‎10 Dec 1903 at Belden, Cedar Co., Nebraska‎, 71 years. Occupation: Farmer
Residence: 1) 1870, Sarpy Co. NE 2)1880, Guide Rock, Webster Co.NE 3) 1891, Jewell Co., KS

Born ‎24 Feb 1834 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎24 Apr 1884 at West Union, Steuben Co. NY‎, 50 years, buried ‎Apr 1884 at Seventh Day Baptist Churchyard Cemetery, Allegany Co, NY

Born ‎25 Jul 1835 at Canandaigua, Ontario, NY or 1836, died ‎1 Apr 1889 at Ceres, Allegany, NY‎, 53 years

Born ‎31 May 1838 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎30 Jan 1910 at Springboro, PA‎, 71 years. Occupation: Carpenter
Veteran of Civil War, 136th NY Infantry. Enlisted as a Private in Willing, Allegany, NY on Aug 11, 1862 at the age of 24. Mustered in on Sep 26 in Portage, joining Co. A, 136th Infantry Regiment, NY
Served from 11 Aug 1862 to 15 Jan 1863. Discharge in Baltimore, MD due to loss of right index finger. Injured while on picket duty in Fairfax Court House, VA, on or about the 20th day of Oct 1862. Record also states that he also suffered from sore ankles and erysipelas, chronic diarrhea and dyspepsia. (Very believable, considering the conditions under which those soldiers lived.)
He received a disability discharge.
Lived in Shongo, NY until 1877.
Was a carpenter in Springboro, Crawford Co. PA

Record from Bob Aho states that he was divorced from his first wife, Alma WHEATON, at Rugby, TN in the winter of 1880-81, married Flora Kinney in 1882. She died in 1894.
Record also states that he was married for the third time in14 Oct 1897 in Beaver, PA, "but the lady was the wife of another man, and I did not know at the time.". (At least, he may have been honest!)

His obituary states "A telegram was received here, Saturday, announcing the death of Reuben FISH at Springboro, PA. Mr. Fish was born here, May 31, 1838, being the son of Lewis B. Fish and his wife. A number of his years of life were spent in Shongo and from there he went to Springboro, PA. He was a soldier in the Civil War, having enlisted in 1862 in the 136th N. Y. Infantry. He is survived by a daughter, three sons and several brothers, one of whom is Ransom Fish of this place.

Following is copied from Co. A, 146th Infantry reunion, which Bob Aho attended in August, 2007.
Reuben Fish shot his finger off in the joint. He is doing well. You spoke of desertion in this company. There are two,Charles Harmon and H. Churchill. They were both from Cuba and Harmon was a sergeant and Churchill a corporal. They went while we were at Portage and after they had gotten their bounty, but I guess there has been nothing done towards getting them. One of them had $20 of A. Mead with which to buy a revolver, but Mead never received it.

Born ‎19 May 1841 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎12 Apr 1851 at Independence, Allegany, NY‎, 9 years
Died when the house burned.

Born ‎24 Jun 1842 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎24 Jan 1921 at Beldon, NE‎, 78 years. Occupation: Farmer
Enlisted as a private on 12 Aug 1862 at age 20. Served with Co. E, 1st Dragoons Regiment, NY. Promoted to Full Corporal on 09 Feb 1965. Discharged on 30 Jun 1865 in Cloud's Mills, VA

Joined his brother Charles in Sarpy Co. NE about 1870. Charles moved on, but Francis stayed and raised his family there.

According to the Nebraska Business Directory, Francis M. FISH was a resident of Papillion, Sarpy CO. NE in 1890 and 1891.

By 1920, his wife, Samantha, and his son, Guy had died. He was living with his daughter in law, Helen FISH in Springfield, Sarpy Co. NE

Born ‎15 Sep 1843 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎31 May 1927 at Whitesville, Allegany, NY‎, 83 years, buried ‎2 Jun 1927 at Rural Cemetery, Allegany Co, NY. Occupation: Carpenter & joiner
Enlisted as a Private, August 1962 in Co. E. 1st Dragoons Regiment NY at the age of 19. In Nov of 1964, he was promoted to Full Corporal. Mustered out June 1865 at Cloud Mills, VA
Obituary: Ransom FISH died Thursday afternoon. One of the few veterans of Civil War succumbed to lingering illness. All members of his family at the bedside at the end. Surrounded by his family last Thursday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, Ransom FISH lapsed into the last long sleep. His demise came as a welcome release from months of illness following a shock. Born in Independence township, he was in the 85th year of his life. He was son of Lewis B. and Fanny REMINGTON FISH.
At the age of 19 years he enlisted in the New York Dragoons on 13 Aug 1862, and served with the Northern army until honorable discharged on 19 July, 1865. He was in many battles.
He was united in marriage with Miss Abbie COLLINS on 25 Nov. 1866, and she, together with three daughters, Mrs. D. G. SPICER of this village, Mrs. Florence McGINTY of Hornell, and Mrs. Fred PATTERSON of Akron, Ol, and one son, W.D. FISH of Coudersport, PA, survive, as does one brother, Frank B. FISH of Stannards.
The funeral was held from the house at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 2nd and interment was made in Rural Cemeterry, Rev. R.S. Kellerman officiating. At the cemetery the body was borne to the grave by seven grandsons, (the sons of Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Spicer.)
Ranse, as he was familiarly known about town, was a carpenter of no mean ability, a man who took great pride in doing his work in workmanlike manner. He was a big, whole-souled man who had the respect of all who were privileged to know him. He was an active member of Sawyer Post, G.A.R., until it was disbanded and he made it a duty to (until this year) see that every soldier's grave bore its flag for Decoration Day, but this year he ws just entering his last rest and others had to take up his work where he laid it down.
More about Ransom FISH: Burial: Rural Cemetery, Whitesville, Allegany Co, NY. Occupation: Carpenter and joiner. Residence: Putnam Ave. Whitesville, NY

Civil War Veteran.

Enlisted as a Private, August 1962 in Co. E. 1st Dragoons Regiment NY at the age of 19. In Nov of 1964, he was promoted to Full Corporal. Mustered out June 1865 at Cloud Mills, VA
Obituary" Ransom FISH died Thursday afternoon. One of the few veterans of Civil War succumbed to lingering illness. All members of his family at the bedside at the end.
Surrounded by his family last Thursday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, Ransom FISH lapsed into the last long sleep. His demise came as a welcome release from months of illness following a shock.
Born in Independence township, he was in the 85th year of his life. He was son of Lewis B. and Fanny REMINGTON FISHl
At the age of 19 years he enlisted in the New York Dragoons on 13 Aug 1862, and served with the Northern army until honorable discharged on 19 July, 1865. He was in many battles.
He was united in marriage with Miss Abbie COLLINS on 25 Nov. 1866, and she, together with three daughters, Mrs. D. G. SPICER of this village, Mrs. Florence McGINTY of Hornell, and Mrs. Fred PATTERSON of Akron, Ol, and one son, W.D. FISH of Coudersport, PA, survive, as does one brother, Frank B. FISH of Stannards.
The funeral was held from the house at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 2nd and interment was made in Rural Cemeterry, Rev. R.S. Kellerman officiating. At the cemetery the body was borne to the grave by seven grandsons, (the sons of Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Spicer.)
Ranse. as he was familiarly known about town, was a carpenter of no mean ability, a man who took great pride in doing his work in workmanlike manner. He was a big, whole-souled man who had the respect of all who were privileged to know him. He was an active member of Sawyer Post, G.A.R., until it was disbanded and he made it a duty to (until this year) see that every soldier's grave bore its flag for Decoration Day, but this year he ws just entering his last rest and others had to take up his work where he laid it down.
More about Ransom FISH: Burial: Rural Cemetery, Whitesville, Allegany Co, NY. Occupation: Carpenter and joiner. Residence: Putnam Ave. Whitesville, NYEnlisted as a Private, August 1962 in Co. E. 1st Dragoons Regiment NY at the age of 19. In Nov of 1964, he was promoted to Full Corporal. Mustered out June 1865 at Cloud Mills, VA
Obituary: Ransom FISH died Thursday afternoon. One of the few veterans of Civil War succumbed to lingering illness. All members of his family at the bedside at the end. Surrounded by his family last Thursday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, Ransom FISH lapsed into the last long sleep. His demise came as a welcome release from months of illness following a shock. Born in Independence township, he was in the 85th year of his life. He was son of Lewis B. and Fanny REMINGTON FISH.
At the age of 19 years he enlisted in the New York Dragoons on 13 Aug 1862, and served with the Northern army until honorable discharged on 19 July, 1865. He was in many battles.
He was united in marriage with Miss Abbie COLLINS on 25 Nov. 1866, and she, together with three daughters, Mrs. D. G. SPICER of this village, Mrs. Florence McGINTY of Hornell, and Mrs. Fred PATTERSON of Akron, Ol, and one son, W.D. FISH of Coudersport, PA, survive, as does one brother, Frank B. FISH of Stannards.
The funeral was held from the house at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 2nd and interment was made in Rural Cemeterry, Rev. R.S. Kellerman officiating. At the cemetery the body was borne to the grave by seven grandsons, (the sons of Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Spicer.)
Ranse, as he was familiarly known about town, was a carpenter of no mean ability, a man who took great pride in doing his work in workmanlike manner. He was a big, whole-souled man who had the respect of all who were privileged to know him. He was an active member of Sawyer Post, G.A.R., until it was disbanded and he made it a duty to (until this year) see that every soldier's grave bore its flag for Decoration Day, but this year he ws just entering his last rest and others had to take up his work where he laid it down.
More about Ransom FISH: Burial: Rural Cemetery, Allegany Co, NY. Occupation: Carpenter and joiner. Residence: Putnam Ave. Whitesville, NY

Civil War Veteran.

Enlisted as a Private, August 1962 in Co. E. 1st Dragoons Regiment NY at the age of 19. In Nov of 1964, he was promoted to Full Corporal. Mustered out June 1865 at Cloud Mills, VA
Obituary" Ransom FISH died Thursday afternoon. One of the few veterans of Civil War succumbed to lingering illness. All members of his family at the bedside at the end.
Surrounded by his family last Thursday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, Ransom FISH lapsed into the last long sleep. His demise came as a welcome release from months of illness following a shock.
Born in Independence township, he was in the 85th year of his life. He was son of Lewis B. and Fanny REMINGTON FISHl
At the age of 19 years he enlisted in the New York Dragoons on 13 Aug 1862, and served with the Northern army until honorable discharged on 19 July, 1865. He was in many battles.
He was united in marriage with Miss Abbie COLLINS on 25 Nov. 1866, and she, together with three daughters, Mrs. D. G. SPICER of this village, Mrs. Florence McGINTY of Hornell, and Mrs. Fred PATTERSON of Akron, Ol, and one son, W.D. FISH of Coudersport, PA, survive, as does one brother, Frank B. FISH of Stannards.
The funeral was held from the house at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 2nd and interment was made in Rural Cemeterry, Rev. R.S. Kellerman officiating. At the cemetery the body was borne to the grave by seven grandsons, (the sons of Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Spicer.)
Ranse. as he was familiarly known about town, was a carpenter of no mean ability, a man who took great pride in doing his work in workmanlike manner. He was a big, whole-souled man who had the respect of all who were privileged to know him. He was an active member of Sawyer Post, G.A.R., until it was disbanded and he made it a duty to (until this year) see that every soldier's grave bore its flag for Decoration Day, but this year he ws just entering his last rest and others had to take up his work where he laid it down.
More about Ransom FISH: Burial: Rural Cemetery, Allegany Co, NY. Occupation: Carpenter and joiner. Residence: Putnam Ave. Whitesville, NY

Born ‎21 Jan 1845 at Independence, Alle. Co NY, died ‎4 Jan 1902 at Willing, Allegany, NY‎, 56 years, buried ‎Jan 1902 at Beach Hill, NY
Cause of death: paralysis

Born ‎20 Aug 1847 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎24 Jan 1922 at Orting, Pierce Co. WA‎, 74 years
Enlisted in the Civil War as a Private on May 23, 1863. His military record states that his age was 18, but according to his family and census records, he was 15 and would turn 16 in three months. He enlisted in Co. D. 13th Heavy Artillery Regiment, NY and later transferred to Co. L, 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment, NY.

(My grandmother, Minnie FRAIR, often told that her father was too old to enlist, but lied about his age, and was in the War, and that one of her brothers was too young, but also lied about his age to go. This must have been the brother!)

There was an Edson FISH in Washington Co, MN in 1880, single, age 28, working as a farm hand. He and his parents were born in NY. This could be the son of Lewis, however, he would have been 32 years old.

December 20, 1887, he purchased 165 acres of land in Cass Co. ND.

In 1891, he applied for his Civil War pension in MN.

In 1922, his wife Lillie applied for a widow's pension in WI.

Residence: 1920, Orting, Pierce,
WA

Born ‎15 Dec 1848 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎16 Oct 1905 at Kalamazoo, MI‎, 56 years
Cause of Death: scarlet fever

Born ‎25 May 1850 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎10 Apr 1859 at Independence, Allegany, NY‎, 8 years

Born ‎19 May 1852 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎2 Feb 1930 at Willing, Allegany, NY‎, 77 years, buried ‎at Stannards, Allegany Co. NY
Occupation: Carpenter
Residence: Independence, Allegany, NY

Born ‎12 May 1857 at Independence, Allegany, NY, died ‎11 Dec 1925 at Buffalo, Erie, NY‎, 68 years, buried ‎Dec 1925 at West Genesee Cemetery, Obi, Allegany, NY
She used to tell how she hid her face in her mother's skirts when the three bearded men, her father and two oldest brothers, came home, up the hill, following the War.
Records of vital statistics for her parents and siblings are from a family record kept by her.

Cause of death: diabetes and breast cancer