An illustration of skill as a farmer as well as the ability to
concentrate efforts along some special line until success is achieved in
that undertaking is found in the case of our subject, who is not only a
successful farmer as that term is understood but has also made a specialty
of breeding Poland China hogs, Mr. Fisher being a standard authority in this
remunerative industry.
Alexander W. Fisher was born in Marion
county, Illinois, on the 16th of January, 1870, the son of E. A. and Susan
(Louis) Fisher, both of whom are among the county's substantial and highly
respected citizens. They are members of the Methodist denomination and were
the parents of a robust family of eleven children, of whom Alexander was the
eight in order of birth. This family circle was one typical of its kind, the
tie of kindred fellowship being strong, and the fireside brightened with the
light of domestic happiness and harmony.
Our subject received his
early education in the Kagy district school, but farm life was also an
instrument in his trainings, developing in him that sturdy independence and
wholesome self-reliance that has characterized his subsequent career.
On August 6, 1890, Mr. Fisher was married to Nannie H. Stevens, daughter
of Le Roy and Mary Stevens, resident of this county. She is the youngest of
five children, is a woman of excellent tastes and refined judgment, and is
proving to be a most excellent mother. In this latter capacity she has
adorned the home with four children, all of whom show the results of
uplifting parental influence and affection. The children are: Georgia B.,
born October 27, 1891; Milton E., born January 9, 1894; Clarence S., born
February 16, 1895, and Mamie M., born March 12, 1896; Clarence S. died March
31, 1895.
Mr. Fisher owns and operates a farm of seventy acres, all
under cultivation. It impresses the visitor at once as bearing the marks of
thrift and industry and shows economy in its management. The Fisher
homestead is one where neighbors and friends find at all times a hearty
welcome, and is surrounded with an atmosphere of friendliness and
sociability.
Mr. Fisher takes an active interest in the general
affairs of the community and affiliates with the Democratic party, but has
never aspired to political prominence. He is satisfied to discharge his
obligations as a citizen by lending his support at the ballot box to such
men as will discharge their official duties with the utmost
conscientiousness and integrity.
Extracted 27 May 2019 by Norma Hass from 1909 Biographical and Reminiscent History of Richland, Clay and Marion Counties, Illinois, pages 516-517.