Fisher, James, ca. 1781-1854
Biographical notes:
Born in North Carolina, James Fisher (ca. 1781-ca. 1854) was an early Texas settler. In July 1824, as one of Stephen F. Austin’s Old Three Hundred colonists, Fisher received a league of land on the west bank of the Brazos River. Fisher lived, farmed, and raised stock on the land, known as the Stone Farm, with his wife Jenny (or Jane) and their ten children. Once part of Washington County, the land is now incorporated into Burleson County.
Source:
“ Fisher, James .” Handbook of Texas Online . Accessed November 29, 2010.
From the guide to the Fisher, James League Papers 1959., 1824-1899, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)
Born in North Carolina, James Fisher (ca. 1781-ca. 1854) was an early Texas settler.
In July 1824, as one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred colonists, Fisher received a league of land on the west bank of the Brazos River. Fisher lived, farmed, and raised stock on the land, known as the Stone Farm, with his wife Jenny (or Jane) and their ten children. Once part of Washington County, the land is now incorporated into Burleson County.
Source:
"Fisher, James." Handbook of Texas Online. Accessed November 29, 2010.
From the description of Fisher, James League Papers, 1824-1899 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 775357000
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- Burleson County (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Austin’s Colony (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Brazos River Valley (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Burleson County (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Austin's Colony (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Brazos River Valley (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Texas (as recorded)
