With the 250th anniversary of the formation of the United States in the coming year, the Tennessee Societies of the Sons of the American Revolution (TSSAR), Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), and Children of American Revolution (CAR), and the descendants of Frederick Fisher, gathered to honor him. Frederick Fisher is a Patriot who fought to establish the United Sates during the American Revolution.
Descendants of Frederick Fisher.
The Lt. Andrew Crockett and Col. Hugh Brown (TSSAR) chapter co-hosted an SAR grave marking for Frederick Fisher. He is buried in the Liggett/Andrews-Liggett Cemetery in Berlin. Mr. Fisher’s grave had previously been marked in 1970 by the Robert Lewis Chapter (NSDAR).
Local descendants of Frederick and his wife Mary still live in middle Tennessee.
The Marshall County History Club with members of the TSSAR Color Guard.
The ceremony began with a Call to Order and the SAR Pledge led by John Walker, Lynda Potts with the Marshall County Historical Society; and Grant Hillis with students from the Marshall County History Club were recognized. Local Lewisburg and county officials present were Mayor Jim Bingham and County Clerk Daphne Girts Commander Rick Buckley, Commander represented the Lewisburg Post 5109. The family descendants from Tennessee and Texas were acknowledged.
Dennis Harris, with the Color Guard of Colonel Anthony Bledsoe Chapter, provided a historical perspective of the importance of the battle of King’s Mountain. Rocky Miller, provided a biography of Frederick Fisher. Although it is not known when he migrated to Marshall County, he died here on April 24, 1846.
Frederick Fisher’s grave was dedicated and the marker unveiled. This was followed by Wreath Presentations from the various chapters and organizations. Gayle Forry and Jen Haley presented the Robert Lewis Chapter wreath. Cliff Kent, State Commander of the TNSSAR Color Guard, conducted the Musket Volley and Taps was played. The ceremony concluded with a musical salute, a benediction by Rocky Miller, and the SAR Recessional.
Appreciation is extended to Mr. Homer Wright, Vicky Voelkel, and Jerry Tapp who care for the Liggett/Andrews-Liggett Cemetery. Linda Potts provided invaluable help with identifying and contacting the Fisher descendants.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization whose mission is to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove and document lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible. If interested in membership, please email robertlewis@tndar.
