THOMAS J. FISH 1857-1928

FISH, VICKERY, ROFFMAN, WATERS

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 5/29/2005 at 09:44:52

THOMAS J. FISH 1857-1928

Thomas J. Fish, a well known resident of the south part of the county, was born in Benton county, Iowa, Dec. 19, 1857, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Vickery, on June 10, 1928, aged 70 years, says the Waukon Democat.

On Nov. 10, 1879, he was united in marriage with Mary Ann Fish at Vinton, Iowa. Eleven children were born to them, five of whom are still living, namely: Mrs. Vickery, Postville; Mrs. Wm. Roffman, Jess and James Fish of Luana, and Peter of New Albin. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Fish died several years ago.

Many of his years had been spent in this county, where he had a saw mill and had innumerable friends who liked his rugged, honest character.

The funeral services were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church at Rossville, conducted by Rev. Van Nice. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery.

-source: unknown newspaper, hand dated Jun 1928

-notes: Thomas is the father of Mrs. John (Lydia) Vickery. John Vickery is father of Thomas Edward Vickery who married Clara Catherine Waters.

- contributed by Mary Durr