Florence M Fisk
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 4 Nov 1906 - Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
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Death: 30 Mar 1994
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Parents
Father: Arthur Fisk (Est 1880- )
Mother: Louise H Heath (Est 1880- )
Spouses and Children
1. *Robert Call Ames (1 Dec 1901 - 22 Jun 1962) 1
Marriage: 2 Sep 1929
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Children:
1. Robert Thatcher Ames ( - )
2. Donald Ames ( - )
3. Helen Elizabeth Ames (1930- ) 1
4. Betsy Louise Ames (1940- ) 1
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Florence was a church secretary.
Rev Franklin Fisk
Sex: M
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Birth: Est 1800
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"SOUTH WELLFLEET METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Perhaps some further mention should be made of the Methodist Episcopal Church in South Wellfleet.
The old members have all deceased, and the records cannot be found; and, after making considerable effort, only these few facts could be gathered.
A church was dedicated in 1885, by Rev. Enoch Bradley, preacher in charge at North Truro. When a class was organized, or how many members there were when they built the house, cannot be ascertained. In 1836 the first pastor, Rev. Franklin Fisk, was sent. This was his first appointment; and he was almost pressed into this by Father Webb, the presiding elder, and some other members of the Conference. He had been teaching on Martha's Vineyard, with the design of entering the Wesleyan University; but gave up this plan, and went to Conference at Springfield, Mass., having a recommendation.
After receiving his appointment he says, " My journey thither, and contact with my first acquaintances, are as much of a romance as any thing told by the author of the ' Circuit Rider.' " Twenty-eight members were reported at the close of the year.
The next year South Wellfleet was coupled with Eastham, " one to be supplied." In the fall or early winter, the presiding elder sent one Brother Lawton (his full name we do not learn), as a supply to this church. Through Brother Fisk we learn that he had been a resident of one of the Southern States, a lawyer, an avowed sceptic, and editor of an infidel paper. By some means being aroused to a sense of his real condition and the truth of Christianity, and realizing the embarrassments he would meet in disclosing his convictions among his old associates, he fled to the North, making a stand at New Bedford. Immediately he made his mission known to the Methodist ministers and people of that place ; and, when the time of the Vineyard camp-meeting came, he accompanied them to that meeting, as an earnest seeker of religion. Though the place and most of the people were strange to him, he was forward in asking all Christians to pray for him ; and in such a way, and with so much earnestness, as to awaken deep sympathy and fervent prayer in every heart. It was not a long struggle : he was soon very happily converted, — falling to the ground, and lying for some time apparently insensible. Soon after his conversion, he was sent to South Wellfleet, but, for some unknown reason, remained only a few months. Some say he went into the practice of law." 2
Rev Nathan Fisk
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 9 Sep 1733 - Weston, Massachusetts
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Death: 24 Nov 1799 - Brookfield, Massachusetts
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Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Breck (1 May 1737 - Mar 1786) 3
Marriage: Cir 1775 - (Brookfield, Mass.)
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Samuel Fisk
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 29 Jun 1759 - Worcester, Massachusetts
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Death: 15 Nov 1835 - Shutesbury, Massachusetts
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Spouses and Children
1. *Priscilla Webb (17 Jul 1776 - 14 Sep 1861)
Marriage: 21 Jun 1802 - Holden, Massachusetts 4
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Notes
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s/o John Fisk & Azubah MooreMarriage Notes (Priscilla Webb)
Olive, b 26 May 1803 Worcester Ma; d 15 May 1883 Shutesbury
Samuel, b 2 Sep 1805 Stafford Ct
James Fisk, c 1810 Shutesbury - 13 Jan 1892 Shutesbury Ma
George Webb Fisk, b 4 Apr 1812 Shutesbury
1850 US census, Shutesbury
James Fiske, 41
Precilla Fiske, 74
Polly Fiske, 46
Theophilus Fisk
Sex: M
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Birth: 28 Jul 1676 - Wenham, Massachusetts
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Death: 6 Sep 1759 - Wenham, Massachusetts
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Spouses and Children
1. *Phebe Lamson (13 Aug 1673 - Bef 1751)
Marriage: 1700
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m2 Mehitable Wilkins, 22 jul 1751 Wenham
Rev Willbur Fisk
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 31 Aug 1792 - Guilford, Vermont
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Death: 22 Feb 1839 - Middletown, Connecticut
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Spouses and Children
1. *Ruth Peck (Est 1803 - )
Marriage: 9 Jun 1823 - Providence, Rhode Island 5
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" At this second camp-meeting in South Wellfleet, Revs. B. R. Hoyt and Wilbur Fiske were present. It was at this time that Dr. Fiske was filled with the Spirit. Some of this people remember his groanings and rejoicings. In a letter to " The Methodist Magazine," dated Wellfleet, Aug. 30, 1820, Brother Hoyt says, " Immediately after the tents were erected, the work began, and continued to increase till the meeting closed. On the second day a solid flame of divine love seemed to run through the encampment. The number of converts on the occasion could not be ascertained. The work was apparently more effectual among believers than among the unconverted. Such ardent cries for pure hearts have, it is believed, been seldom heard. . . . The good-begun work did not stop at the conclusion of the camp-meeting, but is in this town more glorious than ever; more or less have been brought into the liberty of the gospel, at every meeting since. Saturday night and the following sabbath were seasons long to be remembered. In the space of about twenty-four hours, upwards of twenty declared that they had found the Lord to the joy of their hearts. The work is spreading among people of all descriptions, from those who are bending over the grave, to those who are just entering upon the stage of life. The rich and poor meet together, and unite to walk in the way of life. All glory be to God for what he has done and is still doing! Much more might be added concerning the good work; but I must conclude, and hasten away to help it forward by praying with and for the distressed." "Marriage Notes (Ruth Peck)
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Wikipedia
Wilbur Fisk was raised in Lyndon, and at age 16 he was admitted to the Peacham Academy in Vermont where he completed a course of instruction in two years. After leaving the Academy, he began attending Burlington College in Vermont in 1812 (now the University of Vermont). The outbreak of the War of 1812, however, caused classes to be suspended. He then transferred to Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island in 1814 and graduated in 1815.
While at Brown he determined to pursue a career in law, and upon graduation returned to Lyndon where he began working at the law office of the Hon. Isaac Fletcher. Fisk was not known as a particularly devoted student while in college, but after a year or so decided that a career in law was at odds with his Christian character. He left the legal profession behind and moved to Baltimore where he was engaged as a tutor.
Fisk was plagued by respiratory problems throughout his life, and ill health in Baltimore caused him to move back home to Lyndon to recuperate. While in Lyndon, he came in contact with the great religious revival sweeping the state of Vermont. His mother, Hannah, had forsaken her New England Calvinist roots to become a Methodist, and her home was a center of Methodist activity in northern Vermont. After much contemplation, Fisk decided to become a Methodist minister and was appointed an itinerant minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1818. He only served as a minister for three years in Vermont and Massachusetts before becoming interested in furthering educational opportunities in New England. In about 1820 he suffered a relapse in his health and did not resume his preaching until about 1822.
While still engaged in his ministerial duties, Fisk became actively involved with the New Market Academy in New Market, New Hampshire and in 1824 was appointed to the Board of Trustees. When it was relocated to Wilbraham, Massachusetts (and renamed the Wesleyan Academy), he was appointed to the position of principal in 1826. The success of the Academy under his direction was noted by many Methodists, and he was then offered the presidency of the new Wesleyan University which was being established in Middletown, Connecticut. He accepted that position and remained as its first president from its opening in 1831 until his death in 1839. As an indication of the high esteem with which he was regarded by his contemporaries, he was elected to the office of Bishop in 1835, which he declined to devote his energies to educational matters. In 1851, Wesleyan Academy (now Wilbraham & Monson Academy) erected Fisk Hall in his honor.
Under his leadership the university became an important center for Methodist education in New England. Many of his ideas were regarded as unusual in his day: admission was not dependent on religious affiliation, he encouraged the "bodily health" of students, and he regarded modern languages as being as important as classical languages. His views may be summed up with this quote from his writings: "The great object which we propose to ourselves in the work of education is to supply, as far as we may, men who will be willing and competent to effect the political, intellectual, and spiritual regeneration of the world." To that end, he worked to insure the physical, moral and intellectual developments of his students.
In 1835, Fisk suffered another relapse in his battle with what appears to have been some sort of chronic respiratory disease. His physician advised him to take a sea voyage to try and regain his health. The Trustees of the Wesleyan University were anxious for him to make a complete recovery and offered to let him take a year off to travel to Europe to acquire books and laboratory equipment for the University. Wilbur and Ruth left New York in the company of a faculty member and friend, Wilbur B. Lane, in 1835. Before their departure in 1835 the Board of Fellows of Brown University awarded him a Doctor of Divinity degree.
While in England, Fisk gave many sermons, and throughout his trip he was actively engaged in carrying out his assignment of acquiring supplies for the university. In addition to sightseeing, the European tour proved to be quite strenuous for his frail constitution. His health did improve, however, and after he returned to Middletown in 1836, he resumed his duties as president of the university. In 1838 Harper's published his book describing the European tour: Travels On The Continent Of Europe; Viz., In England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, And The Netherlands. 6
Wikipedia:
Fisk most likely met his wife, Ruth Peck of Providence, at some point while he was in Rhode Island. They carried on a seven year engagement, primarily through correspondence, until they decided marry on 9 June 1823 in Providence. She was an Episcopalian prior to her marriage. Prentice indicates that most friends believed that Wilbur and Ruth had an unhappy marriage, and her letters indicate dissatisfaction with her ability to have a harmonious relationship. Wilbur expected to outlive his wife, and did not prepare adequately for his early demise. He expressed concern for Ruth's continuing welfare on his deathbed. In an expression of true friendship and Christian charity, faculty members and students of Wesleyan University helped Ruth for the remainder of her life. She lived in indigency in a small house on Foss Hill, on the Wesleyan campus.
The Fisks adopted a daughter, Martha S. Fisk, born on 24 October 1824. She lived with her parents in Middletown and then with her mother and grandmother, Lydia Peck, after her father's death in 1839. Martha died at age twenty on 25 April 1844 in Middletown.
Ruth's mother, Lydia (Lyon) Peck was born 9 May 1769 in West Woodstock, Connecticut and came to live with Wilbur and Ruth in her old age. Lydia was the daughter of Amos Lyon (1733\endash 1812). She died on 25 June 1843 in Middletown and is buried in the Wesleyan Cemetery.
Abigail Fiske
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 12 May 1763 - Watertown, Massachusetts
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Parents
Father: John Fiske (1728- )
Mother: Elizabeth Harrington (1732- ) 7
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Her second cousin Abigail Fiske, b. 9 Feb 1762, is also reported married to Joel Harrington. One marriage is probably incorrect.
Anna Fiske
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 25 May 1765 - Watertown, Massachusetts
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Father: John Fiske (1728- )
Mother: Elizabeth Harrington (1732- ) 7
Elizabeth Fiske
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 18 Jul 1760 - Watertown, Massachusetts
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Father: John Fiske (1728- )
Mother: Elizabeth Harrington (1732- ) 7
Grace E Fiske
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 1879 - Medway, Massachusetts
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Death: 1953
Burial: in Orleans Cemetery 8
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Spouses and Children
1. *Warren M Hopkins (1877 - 1950)
Marriage: 14 Jun 1900 - Eastham, Massachusetts 9
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Children:
1. Dorothy F Hopkins (1903- ) 10
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1900 at home, OrleansMarriage Notes (Warren M Hopkins)
d/o George H Fiske & Augusta E Edwards
1910 US census, Boston
1920 US census, Framingham
John Fiske
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 24 Apr 1728 - Waltham, Massachusetts
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Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Harrington (10 Jan 1732 - ) 7
Marriage: 18 Jun 1753 - Watertown, Massachusetts
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Children:
1. Thomas Fiske (1758- ) 7
2. Elizabeth Fiske (1760- ) 7
3. Abigail Fiske (1763- ) 7
4. Anna Fiske (1765- ) 7
Thomas Fiske
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 11 Apr 1758 - Watertown, Massachusetts
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Father: John Fiske (1728- )
Mother: Elizabeth Harrington (1732- ) 7
Beriah Fitch
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 30 Oct 1713 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 11
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Death: 4 May 1785 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 12
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Parents
Father: Jedidiah Fitch (1681-1756)
Mother: Abigail Coffin (1683-1736)
Spouses and Children
1. *Deborah Gorham (Cir 1715 - 21 Apr 1787)
Marriage: 11 Dec 1735 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 13
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Children:
1. Eunice Fitch (1736- )
2. Lydia Fitch (1738- )
3. Jonathan Gorham Fitch (1740- )
4. Pernal Fitch (1742- )
5. Phebe Fitch (1744- )
6. Lucinda Fitch (1746- )
7. Beriah Fitch (1748- )
8. Reuben Fitch (1750- )
9. Shubael Fitch (1750- )
10. Deborah Fitch (1755- )
11. Puella Fitch (Est 1752- )
12. Jedidiah Fitch (1762- ) 14
Beriah Fitch
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 17 Aug 1748 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 15
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Father: Beriah Fitch (1713-1785)
Mother: Deborah Gorham (Cir 1715-1787)
Deborah Fitch
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Oct 1755 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 15
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Death:
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Father: Beriah Fitch (1713-1785)
Mother: Deborah Gorham (Cir 1715-1787)
Elizabeth Fitch
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Cir 1703 - Nantucket, Massachusetts
Baptism:
Death: 22 Jul 1777 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 16
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Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Jedidiah Fitch (1681-1756)
Mother: Abigail Coffin (1683-1736)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ebenezer Califf (25 Mar 1696 - 18 May 1776)
Marriage: 8 Jun 1722 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 17
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Children:
1. Samuel Califf (1728- )
2. Mary Calef (1728- )
3. Peter Califf (1731-Bef 1750)
4. Robert Califf (1731- )
5. Elizabeth Califf (1736- )
6. Ebenezer Califf (1739-1807)
7. Margaret Califf (1746- )
Notes
Marriage Notes (Ebenezer Califf)
died: \endash\endash\endash\endash\endash , ch. Ebenezer, 4: 11m: 1741 16
Elizabeth Fitch
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: Est 1650 - England
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Spouses and Children
1. *Edward Taylor (1642 - 29 Jun 1729)
Marriage: 5 Sep 1674 - Westfield, Massachusetts Bay
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Children:
1. Sarah Taylor (1678-1751)
Eunice Fitch
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 12 Sep 1736 - Nantucket, Massachusetts
Baptism:
Death: in North Carolina
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Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Beriah Fitch (1713-1785)
Mother: Deborah Gorham (Cir 1715-1787)
Spouses and Children
1. *Benjamin Barnard (30 Sep 1735 - )
Marriage: 9 Jan 1755 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 18
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Notes
Marriage Notes (Benjamin Barnard)
Benjamin, s. Timothy and Mary dec'd of Sherborn in N., and Eunice Fitch, d. Beriah and Deborah of Sherborn in N., 9: 1m: 1755, in Sherborn in No. CR4 [Benjamin, s. Timothy and Mary (Bunker), and Eunice Fitch, d. Beriah and Deborah (Gorham) [dup. \endash\endash : 11m: 1754], "Moved to NC, 1773," PR38]
Jedidiah Fitch
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 17 Apr 1681 - Norwich, Connecticut
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Death: 20 Nov 1756 - Nantucket, Massachusetts 19
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Spouses and Children
1. *Abigail Coffin (20 Oct 1683 - 25 Jul 1736)
Marriage: 13 Sep 1701 - Newbury, Massachusetts 20
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Children:
1. Elizabeth Fitch (Cir 1703-1777)
2. Peter Fitch (1706- )
3. Mary Fitch (1708- )
4. Beriah Fitch (1713-1785)
Notes
Marriage Notes (Abigail Coffin)
1701 both resident in Newbury
Jedidiah Fitch
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 3 Oct 1762 - Nantucket, Massachusetts
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Parents
Father: Beriah Fitch (1713-1785)
Mother: Deborah Gorham (Cir 1715-1787)
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