I am researching EDMONDS and JORDAN/JOURDAN families(also CLARKS) that resided in Southwest Howard County (Clarks Chapel area) from about 1830 forward. In running microfilm I ran across a couple of items that might be of interest to Fisher researchers. I don't think there are any EDMONDS researchers (Howard County varieties) out there yet, maybe some day. >From the “Howard County Leader” (Fayette MO) 12/5/1895 Page 1, Column 4 Jacob Fisher An Honored Citizen and Christian Gentleman Goes to His Reward Died, at his home in this city, Thursday morning, Nov. 28th, Jacob Fisher, aged 76 years, 1 month and 14 days. Deceased had been ill for about two weeks of a carbuncle on his neck and other ailments. The world is the loser by the death of such men as Jacob Fisher. He was the very soul of honor; a Christian gentleman in all the word implies; generous to a fault, a true and devoted husband and a loving father and kind friend. During his life he held many offices of trust and in such capacity exhibited the strictest integrity and uprightness. Born in Virginia Oct. 14, 1819, he came to Howard county MO, in 1838 and engaged in the tanning business near Boonsboro. In 1852 he was elected justice of the peace in Boonslick Township and served for 14 consecutive years. In 1869 he moved to Fayette to educate his children. He engaged in the mercantile business. He was elected to the responsible position of treasurer of Howard county and served several terms with honor and credit. He was also a member of the city council for several years. In 1840 Mr. Fisher was married to Miss Jane Allen, who with 1 son and 4 daughters survive him. The life of such a man is a rich legacy to his family. Funeral services were conducted at Centenary Chapel Saturday morning by Revs. T. E. Sharp and H. D. Groves, and the remains conveyed to Boonsboro, his old home for interment. Peace to his ashes. >From the “The Howard County Leader” (Fayette, MO) 5/14/1896 Page 1, Column 4 Edmonds-Fisher A wedding that was quite a surprise to the bride's many friends here, was that of Mr. Elias L. Edmonds and Miss Emma Fisher, which interesting event occurred Monday morning, May 11th at 9:30 o'clock at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Jane Fisher. Rev. H. D. Groves officiated in his usual pleasant manner. Only a few very intimate friends and relatives were present. The groom is a well known farmer of Saline County, while the bride is a most estimable lady, having always been a zealous and enthusiastic worker in church and W. C. T. U. circles. She possesses many noble attributes of mind and character and will make a valuable help-meet. The Leader wishes the happy couple the fullest measure of wedded happiness. _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail