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We remember John Fisher
We remember John Fisher
Timeline
Timeline
1863
sibling
Mary E Fisher
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1863
1864
1866
sibling
Charles Fisher
Source:6969350
1866
1867
sibling
Sarah Fisher
Source:6969351
1867
1869
sibling
Henry Fisher
Source:6969351
1869
1872
sibling
Benjamin Fisher
Source:6969549
1872
1873
sibling
Hannah Fisher
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1873
1875
sibling
Thomas Fisher
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1875
1877
sibling
George Fisher
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1877
1879
sibling
Arthur Fisher
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1879
1881
dates
Age 17
Source:6969351
3rd April 1881
1881
employment
Labourer
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3rd April 1881
1881
location
Short Heath Road Aston Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6969351
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Louisa Fisher
Source:6969549
1881
1883
sibling
Florence Fisher
Source:6969549
1883
1889
sibling
Laura Fisher
Source:6969549
1889
1890
marriage
Mary Langan
Source:6969371
1890 - 1908
1891
dates
Age 27
Source:6969354
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Agricultural Labourer
Source:6969354
5th April 1891
1891
location
Short Heath Road Erdington Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6969354
5th April 1891
1892
children
John Fisher
Source:7645271
1892
1894
children
Mary Fisher
Source:7645271
1894
1896
children
William Fisher
Source:7645271
1896
1900
children
Robert Fisher
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1900
1901
employment
Gas worker
Source:7645271
31st March 1901
1901
location
Bell Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7645271
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Florence A Lee
Source:7648974
1910
1912
children
Mary E Fisher
Source:7648985
1912
1914
children
Anthony J Fisher
Source:7648976
1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6969920
10th March 1915
1915
children
Henry Fisher
Source:7648982
1915
1915
location
9 Whitehouse Cottages, Moor End Lane, Erdington, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7656836
20th December 1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6657585
service
British Army
Gunner
5699
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2468647
service
British Army
Gunner
280699
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6657585
1915
death
Inquest verdict:- John Fisher committed suicide whilst temporarily insane.Burial at Erdington Parish Church December 20th 1915.
Erdington, Aston, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:7247005
Source:7656837
Source:7656836
13th December 1915
burial
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:7247005
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Fisher |
| Source | 2468647 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Whitehouse Cottages, Moor End Lane, Erdington, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th December 1915 | |
| Bell Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Short Heath Road Aston Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Short Heath Road Erdington Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5699 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 280699 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fisher | son | 1892 | |
| Mary Fisher | daughter | 1894 | |
| William Fisher | son | 1896 | |
| Robert Fisher | son | 1900 | |
| Anthony J Fisher | son | 1914 | |
| Henry Fisher | son | 1915 | |
| Mary E Fisher | daughter | 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Fisher | mother | ||
| John Fisher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Fisher | sister | 1867 | |
| Henry Fisher | brother | 1869 | |
| Hannah Fisher | sister | 1873 | |
| Benjamin Fisher | brother | 1872 | |
| Thomas Fisher | brother | 1875 | |
| George Fisher | brother | 1877 | |
| Arthur Fisher | brother | 1879 | |
| Louisa Fisher | sister | 1881 | |
| Florence Fisher | sister | 1883 | |
| Laura Fisher | sister | 1889 | |
| Mary E Fisher | sister | 1863 | |
| Charles Fisher | brother | 1866 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Langan | wife | 1890 | |
| Florence A Lee | wife | 1910 |
Media
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Head stoneJ Fisher's grave and head stone in St Barnabas Church Erdington
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An example of J Fisher's medals14/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory MedalContributed by:
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Find my past screenshot Mary Fisher deathFirst name(s) MARY Last name FISHER Gender Female Birth day - Birth month - Birth year 1867 Age 41 Death quarter 1 Death year 1908 District ASTON County Warwickshire Volume 6D Page 274 Country England Record set England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records Record collection Deaths & burialsContributed by:
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Graves Registration Report FormDetails of Gnr. Fisher's Grave at St Barnabas Church Erdington. It lists his next of kin as his brother Charles Fisher of 280 Short Heath Road ErdingtonContributed by:
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorationIn Memory of Gunner J Fisher 280699, Royal Garrison Artillery who died on 13 December 1915 Remembered with Honour Erdington (St. Barnabas) ChurchyardContributed by:
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Church BookDetails of the burials at St Barnabas ErdingtonContributed by:
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Burial RecordBurial of John Fisher at Erdington Parish Church December 20th 1915Contributed by:
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Newspaper report on inquest of John FisherBirmingham Daily Mail December 16th 1915Contributed by:
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Birmingham Gazette 14th December 1915Report on John Fisher about the attempted murder murder of his wife and his suicide that followed.Contributed by:
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Birmingham Daily Post 14th Dec 1915Report on John Fisher's attempted murder of his wife and his suicide.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Common Wealth Grave Commission St Barnabas | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Casualty details St Barnabas Erdington | Sharon36563 | |
| Find My Past 1871 census for Charles Fisher | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and AWard Rolls 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Head stone | Sharon36563 | |
| An example of J Fisher's medals | Sharon36563 | |
| Find my past screenshot Mary Fisher death | Sharon36563 | |
| Graves Registration Report Form | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemoration | Sharon36563 | |
| Graves Registration Report Form | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Church Book | Sharon36563 | |
| Burial Record | Sharon36563 | |
| Newspaper report on inquest of John Fisher | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Gazette 14th December 1915 | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 14th Dec 1915 | Sharon36563 | |
| Medal Index Card | Sharon36563 |
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