San Joaquin County Biographies
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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 12/11/2009
THOMAS E. FISHER
The descendant on both the paternal and maternal sides of pioneers of the Golden State, Thomas E. Fisher, the assistant chief of the Stockton Fire Department, has spent his whole life in the vicinity of his birthplace. He was born at Stockton on February 17, 1879, the son of J.H. and Mary J. (Towell) Fisher. Mrs. Fisher, who is still living, was also born in San Joaquin County, her father, Thomas Towell, being a pioneer settler of this district. J.H. Fisher, who was a native Missourian, was an early settler of Stockton. He was the first building contractor there and also engaged in house moving, being prominent in local affairs until his death, which occurred in 1903.
Thomas E. Fisher was educated at St. Mary's College at Stockton and then engaged with his father in contracting and house moving, and after the latter's death he took over the business and continued it until his appointment as assistant fire chief. He was also one of the owners of the Traveler's Garage, but disposed of his interests in this concern in October, 1919. Mr. Fisher joined the Stockton Fire Department September 16, 1903, as a call man, and on June 1, 1912, he was appointed assistant chief of the department, taking the place of Martin D. Murphy, the present chief. Growing up with the service, having been a member of the department for nearly twenty years, Mr. Fisher is one of its most loyal and efficient members and is filling his responsible position to the satisfaction of the whole community.
Mr. Fisher's marriage united him with Miss Minnie Earhart, also a native of San Joaquin County and the daughter of pioneer residents. Mr. Fisher is the owner of a good residence in Stockton, where they make their home. He takes an active part in the local fraternal life and is a member of the Eagles, Moose, Native Sons of the Golden West, Young Men's Institute and the Knights of Columbus.
History of
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
With A
Biographical Review
of
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been
Identified with Its Growth and Development
from the Early Days to the Present
HISTORY BY
George H. Tinkham
HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
1923
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