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The Fischers of Huron and Perth Counties, Ontario, Canada

Updated July 18, 2009

This family history traces the descendents of Christopher Fischer, who arrived in Fullarton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada from Elfershausen, Hanover(Germany) in 1832. In particular, it traces the descendents of his two sons, Henry and August.

The descendents of these two sons settled, for the most part, in Western Perth County and Eastern Huron County. Hundreds of descendents are still in the municipalities of these two counties today.

I am the great-great-grandson of August Fischer.

There are trees included for spouses of some descendents. I have information on many more branches of the family than what is represented here. If you have a query about someone you don't see here, send me a note. Chances are I may have information on them.

This research is ongoing. I welcome comments, corrections and new information. Contact me directly using my email address below. A response will be sent quickly to acknowledge your contribution.
Jim Fischer

50 Manyhorses Drive

Redwood Meadows, Alberta T3Z 1A2

Canada

jim_lynn_fischer@yahoo.ca

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  • The Descendents of Christopher Fischer (10 KB)
    This tree shows Christopher, his sons Henry and August,and their children. August alone had 18 children. Henry had 5. Now you know why I gave them their own trees.
  • The Descendents of Henry Fischer (123 KB)
    Henry Fischer Sr. (1828-1903) is the oldest known son of Christopher Fischer. This family tree will give you details on over 500 descendents of Henry.
  • The Descendents of August Fischer (127 KB)
    August Fischer (1843-1903) is the second son of Christopher Fischer. He married twice and had 18 children between the two wives. This family tree takes us up to the present generation and includes over 400 descendents and their spouses. Be patient. It takes a while to download. It's worth the wait.
  • The Descendents of William Hollatz (67 KB)
    Wilhelm is the father of Augusta Hollatz. Augusta married Henry C. Fischer (son of C.H. August Fischer). Augusta is my great-grandmother.
  • The Descendents of James Rodgers (20 KB)
    James Rodgers is the grandfather of Ellen Rodgers. Ellen married John August Fischer. John is my grandfather.
 

Related Files

  • Historical Background (22 KB)
    This narrative acquaints you with Perth County in the 1800s and the arrival of the Fischers at that time. It notes a number of information gaps which have not been resolved yet but for which research is continuing.
  • How to Use the Family Trees (8 KB)
    1. Navigating the Trees 2. Understanding the Tree Information 3. Errors, Omissions and Additions 4. Sources
 
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