Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - C. E. Fish
C. E. FISH
C. E. Fish, a farmer, was born in Maryland February 24, 1824; he is a
son of James H. and Catherine (Easterday) Fish, natives of Maryland,
the former of English and the latter of German descent. His
father, who was one of the early settlers of Ohio, was a Miller by
trade, but after settling in this State devoted his time to
farming. Our subject was raised as a farmer and since eighteen
years of age has followed that occupation successfully in this
township. At one time he owned 445 acres of land, but having
given some to his children he now only owns 200 acres. He is a
Democrat in politics. In 1848, be married Elizabeth Rench, who
was born in Miami County, Ohio March 9, 1826 ; she is a daughter of
Daniel and Mary (Williams) Rench, natives of Ohio, of German
descent. Her father was a farmer who settled in Claibourne
Township in 1844. By this union fourteen children were born, of
whom seven now survive, viz.: J. L., a farmer of Jackson Township ;
Margaret, wife of Cyrus Stamats; William, a farmer; Joanna, wife of
Penrose Wiley ; Orlando, a farmer; David F., a farmer and Susan Ella,
the two latter living at home unmarried. Mrs. Fish is a member of
the Disciples Church, and the owner of 245 acres of land in her own
right, on which she resides. Mr. Fish also owns a good farm which
be now cultivates.