Name: William Fisher
Burial Number: 1176
Gender: Male
Occupation: Teacher; Science Master at Aston Grammar School.
Born: 00/00/1852
Died: 26/08/1924
Buried: 30/08/1924
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.
Researcher: Carol Sullivan
The Grave
Location in Cemetery
Area: SES Row: 8 Plot: 22
Exact Location (what3words): remedy.casual.booth
Ashes or Urn: Unknown
Headstone
Description:
No description of the headstone has been added.
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
Further Information
Birth
Name: William Fisher
Gender: Male
Born: 00/00/1852
Town: Islington
County: Middlesex
Country: England
Marriage
Maiden Name: Not applicable
Marriage Date: 11/1/1877
Spouse First Name: Emma
Spouse Last Name: Smith
Town of Marriage: Easton on the Hill
County of Marriage: Northamptonshire
Country of Marriage: England
Information at Death
Date of Death: 26/08/1924
Cause of death: Unknown
Address line 1: 14
Address line 2: Winchester Road
Town: Worthing
County: Sussex
Country: England
Obituary
No obituary has been entered.
Personal Effects
Money left to others: £2963 15 s 6 d
Current value of effects: £121688.00
Census Information
1861
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
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
4 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead.
William aged 29, teacher. Emma aged 31.
1891
Weston Villa, Birchfield Road, Handsworth, Staffs.
William aged 39, teacher of science. Emma aged 39. Plus 1 servant.
1901
71 St Peter’s Road, Handsworth, Staffs.
William aged 49, school master. Emma aged 49.
1911
163 Holly Road, Handsworth, Staffs.
William aged 59, school master. Emma aged 59. Lodging with Ada Rogers aged 45.
