BIOGRAPHY: She was a widow when she married James KNOWLES.
1850 US Census:
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHV9-VQ1 : 12 April 2016), Prettyman Marvel, Harmony, Posey, Indiana, United States; citing family 196, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
BIOGRAPHY:
Had eight children, born in Kent Co., Delaware and Greene Co., Georgia. The family moved from Georgia to Indiana, ca. 1809. Died between 1850 and 1855 according to Marvel photocopy. Possible location of marriage is Delaware.1850 US Census:
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHV9-V7M : 12 April 2016), Lavinia Marvel in household of Prettyman Marvel, Harmony, Posey, Indiana, United States; citing family 196, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
MILITARY:
Revolutionary War soldier.WILL:
Will is dated 06 Oct 1794 and probated 29 Oct 1794 in Sussex Co., Delaware.
1870 US Census:
"United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCJ2-KM6 : 12 April 2016), Susan M Knowles in household of Asa Knowles, Kansas, United States; citing p. 7, family 45, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,933.1880 US Census:
"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF5M-Q31 : 29 August 2017), Susan L Knowlis in household of Asa Knowlis, Lane, Greenwood, Kansas, United States; citing enumeration district ED 93, sheet 303A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0382; FHL microfilm 1,254,382.OBITUARY:
Mrs. Susan Knowles, wife of Asa Knowles, died at the home of her son-in-law, Richard Osborn, about two miles north of Quincy, Friday night.She was 64 years and 7 months old. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Rev. W. S. Howell of Virgil, interment was made in Virgil cemetery. Mrs. Talbot of this city, a step daughter of the deceased, attended the funeral.Susan L. Knowles was born July 22, 1833 Gibson County Indiana and died near Virgil, Kansas February 20, 1897, age 63 years, 6 months and 28 days old. She leaves a husband, 3 sons and 4 daughters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.S. Howell from the home of J. R. Osborn February 21 The body was laid to rest in the Virgil Cemetery.
The Leader, Virgil, Kansas February 27, 1897BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 October 2018), memorial page for Susan Laura Wammick Knowles (22 Jul 1833–20 Feb 1897), Find A Grave Memorial no. 26453923, citing Virgil Cemetery, Virgil, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by Wonderer (contributor 46980530) .
MILITARY:
Soldier in the 24th Regiment Indiana Volunteers. He was severly wounded.OBITUARY:
Thomas S. Fisher died at his home in Virgil, Kansas March 22, 1892. Born in Posey County Indiana May 10, 1834. Age of 57 years 10 months and 19 days. 1864 he married Sarah E. Knowles to whom was born 2 sons, lost one in 77. Interred in the Virgil Cemetery.
The Review, Virgil, Kansas March 25, 1892BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 October 2018), memorial page for Thomas S. Fisher (10 May 1834–22 Mar 1892), Find A Grave Memorial no. 47517268, citing Virgil Cemetery, Virgil, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by Wonderer (contributor 46980530) .
1860 US Census:
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4FK-1BM : 13 December 2017), Sarah E Knols in entry for Asa Knols, 1860.OBITUARY:
Sarah Knowles Fisher was born Dec. 3, 1832 at Owensville, Gibson Co., Indiana, and died at Virgil, Kansas, Feb. 5, 1925, age 92 years, 2 months and 2 days.
She was married to Thomas S. Fisher, Feb. 4, 1868. Mr. Fisher died March 22, 1892 age 58. To this union two children were born: Albert Fisher who died in 1883, age 16 years and Joseph W. Fisher of Virgil who survives.
Mrs. Fisher came to Kansas in 1877, locating six miles west of Toronto.
Years she had been a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Since the death of her husband she had made her home later moving to Virgil. For many years whe lived with her son Joseph W. Fisher.
Beside Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher and their children, Pauline, Hollie, Dorothy and Gerald, she is survived by 2 sisters, on half brother. Many friends join with these in her loss.
The funeral service was held at the M.E. Church, Friday afternoon, the Rev. A.H. Tebben officiating and interment was made in Virgil Cemetery.
From Eureka Democratic Feb 1925BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 October 2018), memorial page for Sarah Knowles Fisher (3 Nov 1832–5 Feb 1925), Find A Grave Memorial no. 23011507, citing Virgil Cemetery, Virgil, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by smurph (contributor 46896066) .
BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 October 2018), memorial page for Albert Fisher (unknown–10 Apr 1883), Find A Grave Memorial no. 88471025, citing Virgil Cemetery, Virgil, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by Kathy G. (contributor 47587146) .