Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-17
DEATH OF THOMAS FISHER.
Sketch of his Life BY q Lead
vile Paper.
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Leadyille Daily Chronicle, April l0.l
Mr.. Thomas Fisher, one Of our most
prominent citizens and business men,
died about ten o'clock this morning at
the Grand hotel, of which he was one
of the proprietors. In his departure
to a happier realm, not only his fami-
ly and friends, but the city Of Lead
vile has a deep loss to mourn.
Born in the county of Donegal,
ireland, he came to America in 1855,
in early manhood, and by personal en-
ergy and strict honesty and integrity
of character, has made q reputation
which will be a cherished inheritance
to his family and friends, as well as to
the land that gave him birth, and
leaves a fortune that will place his
offspring in comfortable circum-
stances.
From his esteemed Memphis friends,
Mr.. Nicholas Finn, Mr.. W. Y. Cirode,
and his business partner in Leadville,
Mr.. Thomas Walsh, we have obtained
the following particulars Of his proud
career. Before the war he was a com.
mercial agent of a New York house
for Mississippi and Tennessee. In 1860
he entered the merchandising bust
ness in Memphis with his brother-in-
law Mr.. John Logue, recently mayor
OF Memphis, who held various posi-
tiOns OF trust. In 1864 and 1865 Mr..
Fishers popularity was SO recognized
that he was appointed to the respon-
sible position Of tax collector on priv
ileges. A year later he entered the
cotton and grocery business on Front
Row.
The Emmett bank was organized in
1861, and MIR. Fisher was elected
president, which position he held
until the yellow fever siege of 1873,
when he wound up the affairs Of the
bank, paying every dollar outstanding
against it. lie then set his heart on
Leadville and determined to make it
his future homo. He came here in
August last, and after entirely salts
tying himself as to a future residence
here, returned to his family, coming
back the latter part Of November.
December LIST he purchased a hall
interest in the Grand hotel, and since
then has become interested IN various
real properties in the city.
MIR. Fishers estate is estimated TO
be worth $l50,000. He is one-eighth
owner in the General Shields and
American Flag mines, and is repre-
scented in Alabama and Memphis in
surance stock to the extent OF $35. 900,
and in Mississippi county bonds about
$4,000.
His wife had been t~elegraphed at
Memphis, Tenn, regarding his serious
illness, and left that city last evening
for Leadville. Deceased leaves an
interesting family of four daughters
and two sons. lie was a very strict
member of the Catholic church, and
received the last rites of his religion
from Rev. Father Robinson before he
breathed his last. He died a most
peaceful death, and as his soul was
about to wend its way heavenward he
hung his arms around his business
partner, with whom his relations were
Of the most agreeable character, and
held him in fond embrace. The scene
was a touching one, and what most
brought the tears to the eyes Of those
present was the thought Of his absent
wife and children.
Mr.. Fisher was confined to his BED
a week ago to-day by pneumonia, anC
had the best Of care and medical at.
tention. He was forty-seven years OIL
age. His death will prove a heavy blow
to an interesting family. His
wife has been telegraphed Of bis sad
demise, aud will probably await the
remains in Kansas City or Denver fol
shipment to Memphis, where inter.
ment will take place in Calvary GENE.
terry, Of which institution Mr.. Fisher
was a director.
Mr.. Fisher was highly respected in
Memphis, where the news Of his death
will be received with mourning. Dur.
ing his short career in Leadville, nc
one stood higher in the estimation Of
the business community and citizens
generally. The loss is particularly
felt by his partner, Mr.. Thomas
J Walsh, who was especially attracted by
the integrity, straight. forward bust.
ness principles and genial disposition
Of the deceased.
"How bitter must thy waters be.
VI Death, how hard a thing, an me,
IL is to die.
Unused; When TO that stream again
Another child of mortal man
With SMILES drew nigh,
IT'S the last paug, he calmly said,
To me-, OF Death, thou hast no dread,
Savior, | come.
Spread out thine arms on yOnder shore
teei ye waters bear me DER
There Is my home"