Jane Eleanor Fish

4 August 1799–27 February 1886 (Age 86)
New York, United States

The Life of Jane Eleanor

When Jane Eleanor Fish was born on 4 August 1799, in New York, United States, her father, Reverend Peter Fish, was 47 and her mother, Hannah Hankinson, was 38. She married Sylvester Roe in 1827. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. She lived in Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States in 1855. She died on 27 February 1886, at the age of 86.

Photos & Memories (0)

Photos & Memories

Do you know this person? Do you have a story about her you would like to share? Sign in or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Sylvester Roe
1776–1937
Jane Eleanor Fish
1799–1886
Marriage: 1827
Ann Elizabeth Roe
1831–1871

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
1827
children

(1)

    Ann Elizabeth Roe

    Female1831–1871Female

Parents and Siblings

siblings

(11)

+6 More Children

World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

Age 1

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1803

Age 4

France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
1825 · The Crimes Act

Age 26

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

Name Meaning

1 English: from Middle English fische, fish ‘fish’, a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or fish seller, or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a fish.2 Americanized spelling of German and Jewish Fisch .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Sources (2)

  • Jane E Roe, "New York State Census, 1855"
  • Jane Ellen Fish in entry for Ann Elizabeth Roe, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"

Find more of your family story

As a non-profit, we offer free help to anyone looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a free account
Share this with your family and friends.