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Below is a family biography included in the History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania published in 1889 by A. Warner & Co. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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WILLIAM FISHER, proprietor of machine-shops and foundry, was born December 22, 1821, in Paisley, Scotland, son of David and Janet (Greeg) Fisher, natives of above named place. William was educated in his native land, and there learned the satin-weaver’s trade. Coming to America in the spring of 1845, he spent one year in Canton, Ohio, and then came to Pittsburgh, where he learned the machinist’s trade with James Reese & Co., and, having served his time, he was promoted to the position of foreman. In 1857 he bought one-fourth interest in a concern, and soon monopolized the entire business, which he has successfully conducted. He employs over fifty men, some of whom he has retained over twenty years, and the industry is one of the largest machine-shops and foundries in the city. Mr. Fisher came to the United States almost penniless, but he soon made for himself a place in the business world of Pittsburgh. Of his sons, one is in Australia, and is an able mechanic. Another son, Andrew, is an attorney in Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is an elder and a pillar. He is an uncompromising prohibitionist.
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This family biography is one of 2,156 biographies included in the History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania published in 1889 by A. Warner & Co.
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