This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FISHER-COLE-MACE-LYON-KNAPP-ADAMS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YVW.2ACEB/3987 Message Board Post: Searching for descendants of this family...... >From Pioneer and Patriot Families of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, by Heverly 1800-1825, Vol. II Frederick FISHER, popularly known as "Major Fisher," came to the Monroeton neighborhood about 1820 and a few years later moved to the Towanda Hills. He was an active politician, prominent in local affairs, a singing-master and major of militia. At the husking bees and political gatherings his voice was always heard. He married Dolly, daughter of Rev. Elisha COLE; died May 14, 1857, aged 60 years, 6 mos and 7 days; she died May 16, 1865, aged 66 years and 24 days. Their children were John, George, (James) Marvin, (Frederick) Willis, Laura (Mrs. MACE), Lamira (Mrs. LYON), Avaline (Mrs. Merritt KNAPP), Isabella (Mrs. Hiram ADAMS) and C. Orlando.