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I've "rescued" an old photograph of W. W. FISK of Greencastle, IN which was
taken at the S. B. Revenaugh Studio in Ann Arbor, MI. The photograph
appears to have been taken in the 1880's with Mr. FISK likely in his 20's at
the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to locate the
following information regarding the man in the photograph.
Wilbur W. FISK was b. 1 Jan 1857 in Putnam, IN to parents James W. FISK (b.
5 Jan 1807 in Virginia-d. 1897) and Camilla Catherine CLOVER or CLEVER or
CLAVER(b. 11 Oct 1817-d. 1878). Wilbur was one of 13 children born to this
couple including, Robert; Richard Simpson; Francis or Frances Marion; Amanda
J.; Albert N. or W.; Sophorina or Sophrona or Sophronia E.; Amelia; Camilla
Catherine; Joann F.; Demaris R.; James W. or L. Jr.; Wilbur W.; and Phidelia
or Fidelia FISK, all born between 1841 and 1867. Wilbur's father appears to
been married previously and had 5 additional children with his first wife
including, Martha Ann; Louisa H.; James W.; Phoebe H.; and Robert W. FISK,
all born between 1826 and 1838.
Wilbur married Dorotha Dana HANNAMAN (1865-1906) and together they had a
daughter, Edith FISK (1906-1989). Wilbur died in Los Angeles, CA on 21 Feb
1943.
Census records provide the following details:
1860 census of Monroe, IN:
James FISK, age 53, a Farmer, born VA
Canelia FISK, age 43, born NC
Robert FISK, age 22, a Farm Hand, born IN
Richard FISK, age 18, born IN
Frances FISK, age 16, born IN
Amanda FISK, age 14, born IN
Albert FISK, age 13, born IN
Sophronia FISK, age 11, born IN
Canelia FISK, age 10, born IN
Demaris FISK, age 6, born IN
Wilber FISK, age 4, born IN
James FISK, age 1, born IN
Margret CLEAVAR, age 34, a Domestic, born NC
James DEVAN, age 29, a Laborer, born Ireland
1870 census of Monroe, IN:
James FISK, age 63, a Farmer, born VA
Camilla C. FISK, age 52, Keeping House, born NC
Demerius FISK, age 16, at Home, born IN
Wilber W. FISK, age 13, a Farm Laborer, born IN
James L. FISK, age 11, at Home, born IN
Fidelia FISK, age 3, born IN
Margaret CLAVER, age 45, Housekeeping, born NC
Agnes FISK, age 81, no occupation, born VA
+ 1 Farm Laborers
1880 census of Greencastle, IN:
William E. STARR, age 34, a City Marshall, born IN, parents born IN/OH
Sophrona STARR, wife, age 32, Keeping House, born IN, parents born KY/NC
Sidelia STARR, dau, age 9, born IN
Wilbur F. STARR, son, age 6, born IN
Phidelia FISK, sister-in-law, age 13, at School, born IN, parents born KY/NC
Wilbur W. FISK, bro-in-law, age 24, a Farmer, born IN, parents born KY/NC
+ 1 Servant
I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be
returned to the care of his family. If you are a member of this family, or
you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley