Person ID: I2733051248
Lorenzo F. Fisler
20 APR 1797 – 31 MAR 1871
Male
Events
- Born
- 20 APR 1797 — Cumberland, New Jersey, United States1 source
- Died
- 31 MAR 1871 — Camden, Camden, New Jersey, United States1 source
- Title
Dr
Parents
Family group sheet →- FatherBenjamin Fisler11 JAN 1769 – 5 JUL 1854
- MotherCatherine Murphyb. 10 AUG 1772
- ChildJacob Fisler
- ChildLorenzo F. Fisler20 APR 1797 – 31 MAR 1871
- ChildSamuel Murphy Fisler20 Apr 1797 – 28 May 1868
Family
Family group sheet →- FatherLorenzo F. Fisler20 APR 1797 – 31 MAR 1871
Notes
- [Batchler070103.FTW] LORENZO F.. FISLER was born on a farm in the upper end of Cumberland Co., near Fislerville, on the 20th of April, 1797. He was the Unknown of Dr. Benjamin and Catharine Fisler. He studied medicine with his father who then practiced medicine in P ort Elizabeth, and as early as 1815 he assisted the latter in his profession. Dr. Fisler attended lectures at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated therefrom in 1819. He had two brothers, physicians,— Samuel, his twin brother, and Jacob w ho practiced in Mays landing, Atlantic Co.. Dr. Lorenzo F.. Fisler began his professional career with his brother Benjamin in the latter place, where, being a good speaker, he occasionally preached in the Methodist Church. He remained here onl y a short time. He removed to Woodstown, in Salem Co., and in 1825 he posed his examination before the board of censors of that county. In 1832 he returned to Port Elizabeth, and in 1836 he located in Camden, his office being on Second Street be low Market. In this city he soon secured a good practice, at the same time joining actively in public affairs. He was mayor of the city seven times. Dr. Fisler was a clear and logical writer, and was the author of a pamphlet history of Camden, p ublished in 1858. As a public lecturer he was noted for his pleasing address and humorous satire, and he was frequently invited to deliver addresses before associations of a benevolent or charitable character. He never joined either the State o r Co. Medical Societies, but he was one of the organizers and a most efficient member of the Camden City Medical Society. Dr. Fisler died in Camden, March 31, 1871. He married Anna Maria, Unknown & Richard Somers and Rachael Risley, & Woodstown , who, with five Unknownren, are still living.
Sources & citations
Birth
- Suzanne Batchler Schwarzwalder070103.FTW
Date of Import: Jul 1, 2003
Death
- Suzanne Batchler Schwarzwalder070103.FTW
Date of Import: Jul 1, 2003