Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameBenjamin Fisher 
Birthbef 1688
Deathabt May 1716
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
FatherJonathan Fisher (-<1720)
MotherRebecca
Documentation
On 10 April 1706, Benja ffisher witnessed a deed from John Burnett to James Boughan. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, pages 211–212.]
On 9 August 1708, an indenture was executed by and between Coll Richard Covington of the County of Essex, Major James Boughan, Mr Edward Gouldman, Mr Benja ffisher, and Mr James Boughan the Younger, all of the same County. Joyntly & Severally Seized of a tract on the south side of the Rappahannock River and upon the branches of Occupacia Creek, to divide equally, Do declare equal division by consent. One part to Colo Richard Covington of 1064 acres; one part to Major James Boughan, Benja ffisher and James Boughan the Younger of 1180 acres; one part to Edward Gouldman of 1122 acres. From a patent dated 25 Aprill 1704 to the said Richard Covington, James Boughan and William Williams, the said William Williams his part being already sold to the said Edward Gouldman. Signed Richd Covington, James Boughan, Edw Gouldman, Benja ffisher, James Boughan Junr. Witnesses: Wm Tomlin, Willm Daingerfield, Henry his H mark Reeves. Acknowledged 10 August 1708 and ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 120–122.]
On 10 March 1708/09, James Boughan the Elder, James Boughan the Younger and Benjamin Fisher and Elizabeth his wife of the Parish of South farnham in the County of Essex sold to Edward Clark of the Parish of Christ Church in the County of Middlesex. For £100 good and Lawfull money of England, a parcell of Land lying in the parish of St, Anns in the County aforesd Beginning at a marked poplar being a Corner tree of this Land & the Land of Colo. Richard Covington & Mr. Francis Gouldman Runing thence North thirty Six degrees West Seven hundred & ten pole to a Red Oak dividing this land from the Land of the aforesd Colo Richard Covington Runing thence West fifty two pole to a white oak standing on the west Side of a Small branch that divides this land from the Land of Mr Edward Gouldman Runing thence South Six hundred & five pole to a hickory Corner tree to this Land & the Land of Mr. Edwd. Gouldman & Mr. Francis Gouldman aforesd Runing thence North Eighty two Degrees East one hundred pole to a Small Maple Standing in a branch Runing thence down the branch the Severall Courses thereof to the first mentioned Beginning place. Signed James Boughan, James Boughan Junr, Benja Fisher. Witnesses: Francis Gouldman, Chr Beverley
Acknowledged by James Boughan James Boughan Junr & Benja Fisher to Edward Clark & John Boughan by virtue of a Letter of Attorney from Sarah Boughan wife to the sd James Boughan Junr Relinquished her right of Dower to the Said Clark in Essex County Court the 11th day of March 1708/09.
Memorandum that full & peaceable possession & Seizin of the land was given and delivered within the presence of Francis Gouldman and Chr. Beverley.
We the within named James Boughan the Elder James Boughan ye Younger & Benja Fisher & Elizabeth his wife do hereby Acknowledge receipt of £100.
On 10 March 1708/09, James the Elder James Boughan ye Younger & Benja Fisher & Elizabeth his wife were bound unto Edward Clark the sum of £200, but if terms of the deed bearing the same date to be fulfilled then this obligation to be voyd. Signed James Boughan, James Boughan Junr, Benja Fisher. Witnesses: Francis Gouldman, Chr Beverley.
These are to Authorize & Impower you John Boughan as my Attorney for me & in my name to Relinquish my right of dower this 11 March 1708/09. Signed Sarah her S mark Boughan. Witnesses: Benja Fisher, James Corrie.
[Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 199–201.]
On 10 February 1712/13, Rebecca Fisher, wife of Jonathan Fisher, and Elisabeth Fisher, wife of his son Benjamin Fisher, reliquish their dower rights in a parcel of land that was sold. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 101]
On 12 June 1712 a case was continued in Essex County Court, first begun 18 March 1711. “James Boughan Son of Henry Boughan presents a bill in chancery agt James Boughan Son of Major James Boughan deced & John Boughan his brother and Benja ffisher It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said James Boughan deced [hole] John Boughan & [hole] ffisher be by the Sheriff of his Deputy Summoned, personally to appear at the next Court…” [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 4, page 449.]
On 11 July 1712, Essex Court Court records state that the petition of James Boughan and Benjamin Fisher to administer the Estate of James Boughan is to be considered at the next court. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 4, page 468.]
On 19 August 1712, James Boughan, John Boughan, Benja ffisher, Augt. Smith, William Thompson and John Pickett (or Pukett) were bound £500 sterling for James Boughan, John Boughan and Benja ffisher’s administration with the will annexed for the goods, chattels and credits of James Boughan deceased. Witnesses: Ja: Alderson, Robert Jones. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 77–78.]
On 8 January 1712/1713, James Boughan, John Boughan and Benja ffisher presented in court an inventory and appraisal of the estate of James Boughan. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 93–95.]
On 5 January 1715/16, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Thomas Edmondson was made by Wm Covington, Richd Tiler and Benja ffisher. The inventory is very long, including slaves, a great deal of textiles, livestock, a silver headed cane, 80 books and 7 bibles. Ordered recorded 16 January 1716. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 720–728.]
The will of Benjamin ffisher of Essex County and South ffarnham parish was dated 16 April 1716. Sick and weak. Mill to be equally divided between three sons Benjamin, James and John. Dear and loveing life Elizabeth to be executrix. Additional estate of children Jonathan, Elizabeth, Benjamin, James and John. To father Jonathan ffisher all my wareing Cloaths, except that with silver which is to go to Benjamin. Signed Benja ffisher. Witnesses: Benja Morris, John Haile, Thomas Bryan, Richard Jones. Proved 19 June 1716. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 580–581.]
On 19 June 1716, Eliza ffisher, James Boughan and John Boughan were bound £400 sterling for Eliza ffisher’s execution of the last will and testament of Benjamin ffisher. Elizabeth signed Elizabeth her E mark ffisher. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 582.]
The inventory of Benjamin Fisher’s estate was presented by Mrs. Eliz’a ffisher Widdo and Extrx on 3 July 1716, with the estate valued at approximately £120. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 11, p. 656.]
An estate account of Benjamin Fisher indicates a legal suit.
1716. Payments made to John Boughan, James Boughan, Wm. Chaney, John Bates (for M. Buckner and Mr. Henman), Wm. Scott, Mr. Zach. Lewis (attorney). Receipts from Wm. Chaney.
1717. Payments made to Mr. McCartie (in Northumberland to gitt the mony of John Haney), Robt. Jones. Receipts from John Brown, Daniel Taylor, Joseph Anderson, John Haney.
Mention of goods in Mr. Jonathan Fisher’s hands.
Signed by Eliz. Fisher. 17 7ber 1718. Sworn to by Eliz. Fisher.
18 Sept. 1718. We the Jury find the defendant hath fully administered according to the within account. The above verdict found and proved in a suit brought by Robert Beverley, plt., against Eliza. Fisher extx. of Benja. Fisher, deft. [Essex County, Virginia, Wills, Inventories and Settlements of Estates No. 3, 1717–1721, pages 67–69, as abstracted by John Frederick Dorman.]
The Fishers lived at an Essex County estate called Pigeon Hill, which was standing in the 1950s.
On 9 August 1708, an indenture was executed by and between Coll Richard Covington of the County of Essex, Major James Boughan, Mr Edward Gouldman, Mr Benja ffisher, and Mr James Boughan the Younger, all of the same County. Joyntly & Severally Seized of a tract on the south side of the Rappahannock River and upon the branches of Occupacia Creek, to divide equally, Do declare equal division by consent. One part to Colo Richard Covington of 1064 acres; one part to Major James Boughan, Benja ffisher and James Boughan the Younger of 1180 acres; one part to Edward Gouldman of 1122 acres. From a patent dated 25 Aprill 1704 to the said Richard Covington, James Boughan and William Williams, the said William Williams his part being already sold to the said Edward Gouldman. Signed Richd Covington, James Boughan, Edw Gouldman, Benja ffisher, James Boughan Junr. Witnesses: Wm Tomlin, Willm Daingerfield, Henry his H mark Reeves. Acknowledged 10 August 1708 and ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 120–122.]
On 10 March 1708/09, James Boughan the Elder, James Boughan the Younger and Benjamin Fisher and Elizabeth his wife of the Parish of South farnham in the County of Essex sold to Edward Clark of the Parish of Christ Church in the County of Middlesex. For £100 good and Lawfull money of England, a parcell of Land lying in the parish of St, Anns in the County aforesd Beginning at a marked poplar being a Corner tree of this Land & the Land of Colo. Richard Covington & Mr. Francis Gouldman Runing thence North thirty Six degrees West Seven hundred & ten pole to a Red Oak dividing this land from the Land of the aforesd Colo Richard Covington Runing thence West fifty two pole to a white oak standing on the west Side of a Small branch that divides this land from the Land of Mr Edward Gouldman Runing thence South Six hundred & five pole to a hickory Corner tree to this Land & the Land of Mr. Edwd. Gouldman & Mr. Francis Gouldman aforesd Runing thence North Eighty two Degrees East one hundred pole to a Small Maple Standing in a branch Runing thence down the branch the Severall Courses thereof to the first mentioned Beginning place. Signed James Boughan, James Boughan Junr, Benja Fisher. Witnesses: Francis Gouldman, Chr Beverley
Acknowledged by James Boughan James Boughan Junr & Benja Fisher to Edward Clark & John Boughan by virtue of a Letter of Attorney from Sarah Boughan wife to the sd James Boughan Junr Relinquished her right of Dower to the Said Clark in Essex County Court the 11th day of March 1708/09.
Memorandum that full & peaceable possession & Seizin of the land was given and delivered within the presence of Francis Gouldman and Chr. Beverley.
We the within named James Boughan the Elder James Boughan ye Younger & Benja Fisher & Elizabeth his wife do hereby Acknowledge receipt of £100.
On 10 March 1708/09, James the Elder James Boughan ye Younger & Benja Fisher & Elizabeth his wife were bound unto Edward Clark the sum of £200, but if terms of the deed bearing the same date to be fulfilled then this obligation to be voyd. Signed James Boughan, James Boughan Junr, Benja Fisher. Witnesses: Francis Gouldman, Chr Beverley.
These are to Authorize & Impower you John Boughan as my Attorney for me & in my name to Relinquish my right of dower this 11 March 1708/09. Signed Sarah her S mark Boughan. Witnesses: Benja Fisher, James Corrie.
[Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 199–201.]
On 10 February 1712/13, Rebecca Fisher, wife of Jonathan Fisher, and Elisabeth Fisher, wife of his son Benjamin Fisher, reliquish their dower rights in a parcel of land that was sold. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 101]
On 12 June 1712 a case was continued in Essex County Court, first begun 18 March 1711. “James Boughan Son of Henry Boughan presents a bill in chancery agt James Boughan Son of Major James Boughan deced & John Boughan his brother and Benja ffisher It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said James Boughan deced [hole] John Boughan & [hole] ffisher be by the Sheriff of his Deputy Summoned, personally to appear at the next Court…” [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 4, page 449.]
On 11 July 1712, Essex Court Court records state that the petition of James Boughan and Benjamin Fisher to administer the Estate of James Boughan is to be considered at the next court. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 4, page 468.]
On 19 August 1712, James Boughan, John Boughan, Benja ffisher, Augt. Smith, William Thompson and John Pickett (or Pukett) were bound £500 sterling for James Boughan, John Boughan and Benja ffisher’s administration with the will annexed for the goods, chattels and credits of James Boughan deceased. Witnesses: Ja: Alderson, Robert Jones. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 77–78.]
On 8 January 1712/1713, James Boughan, John Boughan and Benja ffisher presented in court an inventory and appraisal of the estate of James Boughan. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 93–95.]
On 5 January 1715/16, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Thomas Edmondson was made by Wm Covington, Richd Tiler and Benja ffisher. The inventory is very long, including slaves, a great deal of textiles, livestock, a silver headed cane, 80 books and 7 bibles. Ordered recorded 16 January 1716. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 720–728.]
The will of Benjamin ffisher of Essex County and South ffarnham parish was dated 16 April 1716. Sick and weak. Mill to be equally divided between three sons Benjamin, James and John. Dear and loveing life Elizabeth to be executrix. Additional estate of children Jonathan, Elizabeth, Benjamin, James and John. To father Jonathan ffisher all my wareing Cloaths, except that with silver which is to go to Benjamin. Signed Benja ffisher. Witnesses: Benja Morris, John Haile, Thomas Bryan, Richard Jones. Proved 19 June 1716. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 580–581.]
On 19 June 1716, Eliza ffisher, James Boughan and John Boughan were bound £400 sterling for Eliza ffisher’s execution of the last will and testament of Benjamin ffisher. Elizabeth signed Elizabeth her E mark ffisher. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, page 582.]
The inventory of Benjamin Fisher’s estate was presented by Mrs. Eliz’a ffisher Widdo and Extrx on 3 July 1716, with the estate valued at approximately £120. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 11, p. 656.]
An estate account of Benjamin Fisher indicates a legal suit.
1716. Payments made to John Boughan, James Boughan, Wm. Chaney, John Bates (for M. Buckner and Mr. Henman), Wm. Scott, Mr. Zach. Lewis (attorney). Receipts from Wm. Chaney.
1717. Payments made to Mr. McCartie (in Northumberland to gitt the mony of John Haney), Robt. Jones. Receipts from John Brown, Daniel Taylor, Joseph Anderson, John Haney.
Mention of goods in Mr. Jonathan Fisher’s hands.
Signed by Eliz. Fisher. 17 7ber 1718. Sworn to by Eliz. Fisher.
18 Sept. 1718. We the Jury find the defendant hath fully administered according to the within account. The above verdict found and proved in a suit brought by Robert Beverley, plt., against Eliza. Fisher extx. of Benja. Fisher, deft. [Essex County, Virginia, Wills, Inventories and Settlements of Estates No. 3, 1717–1721, pages 67–69, as abstracted by John Frederick Dorman.]
The Fishers lived at an Essex County estate called Pigeon Hill, which was standing in the 1950s.
Spouses
Marriagebef Apr 1706