William Fisher (buried 1924)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Fisher
First name: 
William
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
No
Burial number: 
1176
Born: 
0/0/1852
Died: 
26/08/1924
Buried: 
30/08/1924
Occupation: 
Teacher; Science Master at Aston Grammar School.
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SES
Cemetery row: 
8
Cemetery plot: 
22
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of my dear husband William Fisher M.A., B.Sc., who fell asleep 27th August 1924 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept faith" Also of Emma Fisher his widow who fell asleep 27th July 1925

Life story

Life story

William was born in Islington, the son of Frederick Fitz Henry (Fred) Fisher and his wife Henriette. His father was very wealthy owning several properties. He also owned several racehorses, winning amongst others  the Goodwood Cup and Stewards Cup. William was sent to a local private school to learn English, classics, music, French and drawing but his main love was science. His mother Henriette died in 1857. Five years later Frederick married Margaret Hepzibah Pickering. By 1871, William was a science undergraduate and after graduating took up teaching. He married Emma Smith at Easton on the Hill, Northants on 11th January 1877. Emma had been a servant in his father's house in Islington. William's father died in 1879 leaving him a legacy and a trust fund. William and Emma moved to Birkenhead and then to Handsworth in Staffordshire, where William accepted a post as science master at Aston Grammar School. He stayed for 27 years. On retiring, William and Emma moved to Worthing in 1913, settling at "Landour" 14 Winchester Road. William died on 26th August 1924. Probate was granted to Emma Fisher widow. Effects £2963 15s 6d.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/00/1852
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Emma
Spouse one last name: 
Smith
Marriage one date: 
11/01/1877
Marriage one address: 
Easton on the Hill, Northamptonshire, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
26/08/1924
Age (at time of death): 
72
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
14 Winchester Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£2,963

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1861 census: 

3 & 4 Turle Road, Islington. William aged 9, pupil at school run by William Griggs and family (teaching English, Classics, Music, French and Drawing).

1871 census: 

Wedmore House, Holloway Road, Islington. Frederick aged 47, income from property, foreign stock etc. Margaret aged 28. William aged 19, undergraduate. Edmund aged 16, engaged in warehouse. Margaret aged 7. Alice aged 3. Plus 1 cook, 1 nursemaid and 1 servant (Emma Smith who eventually married William).

1881 census: 

4 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead. William aged 29, teacher. Emma aged 31.

1891 census: 

Weston Villa, Birchfield Road, Handsworth, Staffs.

William aged 39, teacher of science. Emma aged 39. Plus 1 servant.

1901 census: 

71 St Peters Road, Handsworth, Staffs. William aged 49, school master. Emma aged 49.

1911 census: 

163 Holly Road, Handsworth, Staffs. William aged 59, school master. Emma aged 59. Lodging with Ada Rogers aged 45.