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History of the County of Perth, 1825-1902
William Johnston, 1903
p.529
Alexander Fisher, J.P., of North Easthope, was born in Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland, on March 2nd, 1804. In 1833 he came to Canada, remaining for a time in the township of Esquesing. ON removing to North Easthope he settled on lot 32, con. 2, which was his home until his death. He married Elizabeth McNaughton (daughter of Donald McNaughton, also an old pioneer), who still survives. During the rebellion of 1837 he was enrolled in the regiment of Col. Jarvis, his company being under command of Capt. Brown. He was one of the first magistrates in Perth County, and during his life-time was a prominent citizen of North Easthope. He took an active part in municipal organization, under the Act of 1850, and was township treasure for a quarter of a century. His son, Alexander McNaughton Fisher, who became township clerk, held that position for 30 years. He, again, was succeeded by his son in that important office. There is no other case in this county where one family has held the two most responsible offices for so long a period. A faithful and honest discharge of the duties arising in these positions has won for this family a feeling of confidence from those they serve which has been steadily maintained for over half a century.
Meg Fuller Perth County Coordinator
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