Fisher, Daniel.

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Daniel Fisher ( - ) emigrated to America in 1797 following his detainment in a Derry, Ireland, jail for his involvement in events which were to lead to the Rising of 1798. He settled, first, in Philadelphia and eventually in New York City as a merchant dealing primarily in Irish linen and threads, potash, cotton, and leather goods. Fisher was also an officer in the New York "Republican Greens" Rifle Battalion, member of the Tammany Society, book collector, and author of A System of Military Tactics..., 1805.

From the description of Papers, 1790-1837. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207133816

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associatedWith Hemphill, William, 1743-1823. person
associatedWith Stuart, Jane Fisher. person
associatedWith Taylor, Samuel. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (N.Y.)
Ireland
New York (State)
Colerain (Ireland)
United States
Newburgh (N.Y.)
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Emigration and immigration
Merchants
Shipping
Women
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Active 1790

Active 1837

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