Caty Fisher was mentioned in the 9 February 1809 will of her husband, James Fisher, proved 15 June 1812. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 386–387.]

On 15 June 1812, Catharine Fisher and William Newbill were bound in the penalty of $6,000 for Catharine Fisher’s administration of the estate of James Fisher, deceased. Signed Catharine her x mark Fisher. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 387–388.]