Luke Fisher (1859 - 1921)

Born 4 Mar 1859 in Oxley, Queensland, Australia

Husband of Mary Ann Ellen (Kingston) Fisher — married 7 Sep 1887 in Queensland, Australia

Died 24 Sep 1921 at age 62 in Oakey, Queensland, Australia

Biography

Luke Fisher (1859-1921)

Luke Fisher was born 04 March 1859 at Oxley, Queensland, Australia. He was the son of Luke Fisher and Harriet (Briggs) Fisher.

Luke Fisher married Mary Ellen Kingston 07 September 1887 at Queensland, Australia.

Luke Fisher passed away 24 September 1921 at Oakey, Queensland, Australia.

Obituary

"OBITUARY." Toowoomba Chronicle (Qld. : 1917 - 1922) 30 September 1921: 4. Web. 20 Mar 2020 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253305463>.

MR. LUKE FISHER.

The sudden demise of Mr. Luke Fisher, at his residence at Silverleigh, on Friday morning last, came as a great surprise to the district. Mr. Fisher, as a matter of act, had been for years a sufferer from asthma, and this had brought about a state of health so impaired that an attack of influenza was sufficient to cause his death, which took place at 3.30 a.m. on the morning indicated.

The late Mr. Fisher, who had attained the age of 61 years, came to this district about the year 1884, and was employed by Messrs. Cribb and Kingston on what was then known as the Boah Peak Estate, part of which he subsequently purchased, and where he had resided ever since. About 34 years ago he married Miss Kingston, (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Kingston), and who survives him. Their family included four sons and four daughters, of these, Captain Stanley Fisher, is in Melbourne representing the Fruit Growersers' Association; Miss Estelle Fisher was a sister in the A.M.C. during the war, and Sister Maud Fisher is at present a nurse in the Brisbane Children's Hospital; Mr. Roy Fisher is in the Q.N. Bank at Rockhampton, the younger members of the family being at home.

Mr Fisher was for some years chairman of directors of the Goombungee Butter Factory, and besides this served his country as a J.P. He was born at Oxley, near Brisbane, and was contemporary with Messrs. Fitzgibbon and Bickerstaffe.

The Funeral took place last Sunday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Oakey cemetery. A very large attendance from all round the district testified to the deep respect in which the deceased and his family are held. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. T. Perry, at St. Augustine's Church and at the graveside the funeral arrangements being in the hands of Mr. Burstow.

Sources

• Birth: QLD Government Family History BDM Birth registration: Luke Fisher | Birth date: 04/03/1859 | Mother's name: Harriet Briggs |Father/parent's name: Luke Fisher | Registration details: 1859/B/892 | Reg. Queensland, Australia

• Marriage: QLD Government Family History BDM Marriage registration: Mary Ellen Kingston | Marriage date: 07/09/1887 | Spouse's name: Luke Fisher | Registration details: 1887/C/611 | Reg. Queensland, Australia

• Death: QLD Government Family History BDM Death registration: Luke Fisher | Death date: 24/09/1921 | Mother's name: Harriet Briggs |Father/parent's name: Luke Fisher | Registration details: 1921/C/3398 | Reg. Queensland, Australia