tombstone says Hamilton, son of Samuel and Sally Fish, died May 10, 1861, ae 10-4-10

An article about Albert M Fish, his son, contains extensive information about Samuel and can be found in "A Standard History of Erie County, Ohio", edited by Hewson L Peek and published in 1916. A copy can be found in the Milan Public Library in Milan, Ohio.

Excerpt from will of his father:
I Uriah Fish being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last
will and testament in manner and form following that is to say first I will and
direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid. ... Fourth I give and
bequeath to my sons Davis Fish, John Fish, Samuel Fish and Myndert Fish Each
their heirs and assignees the sum of three hundred dollars each within six years
after the decease of myself and wife Lovina Fish."

1850 Census
Samuel Fish 29 Farmer all born NY
Sally 25
Albert M. 4
Celinda L. 2

1860 Census Marcellus, Onondaga Co., NY p.694 next door to brother John Fish 15 June 1880
Dwelling #425 Family #437
Samuel Fish 40 farmer
Sally A. 35
Albert 14
Linda 12
Hamilton 9
Dora 5

listed in Marcellus Census1855 (Dora listed as Isadore)

1880 Census Milan, Erie Co., Ohio
Dwelling #187 Family #189
Samuel Fish 60 tilemaker born NY father NY? mother CT
Sally 56 wife" NY " NY " NY
Celinda M. 32 dauNY NY NY
Carrie B. 19 dauNY NY NY

Vol 3 Page 72 #6 Erie County Probate Court
Samuel Fish, d 15 Sept 1900, 80 yrs, 11 mon, 20 days
d. Milan b. New York, occupation: manufacturer
Married: Sally A. (Crosby) Fish

Obituary taken from Sandusky Register, page 6, Weds., Sept. 19, 1900:
Mr. Samuel Fish, a well known citizen, passed away at the family residence in East Milan on Saturday morning, Sept. 15, 1900, at the ripe age of 81 years.
Honored and appreciated, after a long well spent, useful and successful life, he has finished his labors in peace and quiet dignity, and now at the close, with loving son and daughters to comfort and sustain it seems as though no element were lacking to a complete life and happy death, the funeral which was largely attended was held from his late home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. Hudson Tuttle of Berlin officiating.
Mr. Fish was born at Olisco, Onondaga county, N.Y., Sept. 25, 1819. He was united in marriage with Sally Crosby Feb. 20, 1844, and the family have been residents of East Milan about 56 years. Five children blessed the union, three of whom are living viz. Albert M., Miss Celinda and Mrs. S. E. ?erry of Kansas, all three being with him at the end.
The following poem, a fragrant and beautiful tribute of regard, was written for the occasion by Mrs. Emma Rood Tuttle and read by her at the funeral:

AT HIS FUNERAL
The page is finished; all is said
The mortal part of him can say;
If he be here he cannot speak,
And bid us welcome here today.
This is his last reception. We
Are fain to look on him at rest;
The tumults of our common lives,
No more will move his marble breast
The march grows lonesome, year by year,
The ranks are thinning as we go;
Our steps less buoyant, and the tones
Of march time music soft and slow.
A leaden pressure crowds our hearts,
A mist of tears is in our eyes;
We sense that earthly pleasures end,
But so do earthly miseries.
It seems but yesterday since he
Who now has entered into rest.
Was all alive, and working out
The high hopes prisoned in his breast.
Beside him walked a sweet, true wife,
Around them happy children grew,
Loving each other, loving them,
And loving all things good and true.
The founder of a lovely home,
Where gaunt want never crowded in,
To haunt the inmates. In its wails,
How happy we have often been!
The social gatherings where at
His smiling face and cherry voice
Gave warmest greetings, warmed us through,
And made us friendship's golden choice.
In conversation unrestrained
We talked of heaven and angels too,
Of cramping errors and reforms,
The family old, the broadening new,
We sang our thoughts to joyance hint.
His son was ever reaching up;
Meantime the good wife and the girls
Passed dainty lunch and smoking cup.
All hearts were glad. Those days are lived.
And He with life's dead yesterdays
In memory's graveyard still and sweet.

Vol 2 Page 1878 #13 Erie County Probate Court
Sally Fish, d. 22 May 1893, 68 yrs, 1 mon, 15 days,
d. Milan b. New York, married" Samuel Fish

Obituary:
IN MEMORIAM
Mrs. Samuel Fish departed to a higher life from her home in Milan, Ohio, Dec.3rd, aged 68 years, 1 month and 15 days. She was born in the town of Marcellas, NY, Oct. 18, 1824. She married Samuel Fish, Feb 20, 1844 and lived in the state of New York until 1864 when they moved to Milan, Ohio, where they have since resided. In 1850 she joined the church and became an active member. Some years after she with her characteristic benevolence adopted a little girl, who was a cripple and friendless. In 1858 this girl became susceptible to spirit control and such were the wonderful messages given from departed friends that Mrs. Fish became convinced of its truthfulness and has ever since been a firm believer with increasing faith, and what is more, she carried the highest precepts of the spiritual philosophy into her daily life, and would often say that spiritualism was not only good enough to live by, but splendid to die by, ever hoping that she would not outlive her usefulness. She was a warm and affectionate friend, ready to make any sacrifice and few knew of her constant charities and her unwearying efforts to assist those dependent on her. Mr. and Mrs. Fish have had five children, four of whom are living, and one in the higher life.The daughter, Dora, had just left for Kansas on a visit to her sister Carrie, and the death of their mother was so sudden neither could attend. Celinda, the remaining daughter, and Albert, their son, together with their father, were the only near relatives that could be present at the funeral, which was one of the largest ever held in East Milan, and there were the most profound expressions of regret and sympathy. Rev. Felt, of Norwalk, officiated with words of great praise for the belief that could inspire so noble a life and that it might not be weakened in the members of the family that are left to earth.
A Loving Friend

1. Albert Melville FISH b. 5 Nov 1846, Otisco, Onondaga Co., New York; d. 11 Aug 1919, Ames, Story Co., Iowa ?; bur. Milan, Erie Co., Ohio.
2. Celinda L FISH b. 21 Nov 1848, Marcellus, Onondaga Co., New York; d. 10 Mar 1927, East Milan, Erie Co., Ohio.
3. 1. Hamilton FISH b. 1851, New York; d. 10 May 1861, New York; bur. Amber Cemetery, Amber, Onondaga Co., New York.
4. Isadore FISH b. 1855.
5. Carrie B FISH b. 1861.

Uriah came to Otisco as a young man/ one of early founders,
served in War of 1812 and received a land warrant for his services
"Index of Awards or Claims of the Soldiers of the War of 1812: NY Military Equipment Claims" p.174 No.: 8,144 Uriah Fish Residence: Otisco, NY Allowed Amt: 18.00
(also on same page is No.,3,398 Joseph Fish Residence: Jackson County, MI Allowed amt: 30 00)

An article on Uriah with picture of him and his farm in "History of Onondaga County 1615-1878", Onondaga Public Library

An article about Albert M Fish, a grandson, contains extensive information about Uriah and can be found in "A Standard History of Erie County, Ohio", edited by Hewson L Peek and published in 1916. A copy can be found in the Milan Public Library in Milan, Ohio. This article specifically names his parents as Joseph and Abigail Fish.

1830 Census Onondaga Co, Otisco
Uriah Fish Males <5=1, 5<10=1, 10<15=2, 15<20=1, 50<60=1
Females15<20=1, 40<50=1
1840 Census Onondaga Co., Otisco
Uriah Fish Males 10<15=1, 15<20=1, 20<30=3, 60<70=1
Females 20<30=1, 50<60=1
1850 Census Onondaga Co., Otisco p.188B
Uriah Fish 70 Farmer Born: Conn
Lovina 63 Born: Mass
Willis C. 23 Born: NY
1860 Census Onondaga Co., Otisco p.614
Uriah Fish 79 Farmer Born: Conn
Lavinia Fish 73 Housekeeping Born: Mass

Uriah is also known to have been made guardian of "Van Rensellaer Elliot", 16 year old son of "Daniel Elliot". This occurred in about 1822.

1870 Census, New York, Onondaga Co., Otisco, p 39

1. Eliza FISH b. Between 1810 and 1820; d. New York.
2. Lovisa FISH b. Abt 1811, New York; d. 29 Apr 1887, New York; bur. Pine Ridge Cemetery, Navarino, Town of Onondaga, NY.
3. David D FISH b. 13 Sep 1812, Otisco, Onondaga Co., New York; d. 1 Dec 1889, Marietta, Onondaga Co., New York; bur. Amber Cemetery, Amber, Onondaga Co., New York.
4. John D FISH b. 1817, New York; d. 1905; bur. Amber Cemetery, Amber, Onondaga Co., New York.
5. 2. Samuel FISH b. Abt Oct 1819, Otisco, Onondaga Co., New York; d. 15 Sep 1900, Milan, Erie Co., Ohio; bur. Milan Cemetery, Erie Co., Ohio.
6. Myndert M FISH b. Between 1822 and 1824, New York; d. 6 Mar 1892, Berlin Heights, Erie Co., Ohio.
7. Willis C FISH b. 3 Mar 1827, Otisco, Onondaga Co., New York; d. Aft 1880.

Uriah's grandson, Albert, had a biography that named Uriah's parents as Joseph and Abigail Fish. The only Joseph and Abigail Fish found in the correct time frame married in Connecticut are Joseph Fish and Abigail Lothrop. This coupled with the following excerpt about another son, Joseph, taken from "History of the Fish Family" by Cynthia Fish Hunt is presented as incomplete but moderately sufficient proof that this couple is indeed the parents of Uriah Fish:

"Joseph Fish was the fourth son of Joseph and Abigail Lathrop Fish and was born in Montville, New London Co., Conn March 13, 1784. ... He went into Onondaga County, where the city of Syracuse now stands ... Eventually he went into the town of Otisco where his brother Uriah had located a farm ..."

See the notes under the son Joseph for a more complete quotation.

One internet source shows his death as: August 8, 1835 age 84 in Little Falls, Herkimer Cty, NY

The book "Early Connecticut Marriages Prior to 1800", 5th book edited by Rev Frederick W Bailey and published in 1902 lists Joseph Fish and Abigail Lothrop as having married in Bozrah, Connecticut on 7/4/1776. This is the Joseph Fish/Abigail marriage listed in any of this set of books.

An article about Albert M Fish, a great-grandson, can be found in "A Standard History of Erie County, Ohio", edited by Hewson L Peek and published in 1916. A copy can be found in the Milan Public Library in Milan, Ohio. This article mentions Joseph and Abigail. It is suspected her last name may have been Lothrop but no firm evidence exists at this time.

Certain sources indicate that Joseph and Abigail had at least 4 children, all sons, of which Uriah was in the 1st three.

Lo-Lathrop Family Memoir lists Abigail as #473 and says:
"ABIGAIL, born Feb. 24, 1757, and married Joseph Fish, and settled in Pittstown, N. Y."

1. 4. Uriah FISH b. 15 Aug 1780, Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut; d. 28 Apr 1863, Otisco, Onondaga Co., New York; bur. Amber Cemetery, Amber, Onondaga Co., New York.
2. Joseph FISH b. 13 Mar 1784, Montville, New London Co., Connecticut; d. 3 Jun 1862, Ronald, Ionia Co., Michigan; bur. Norvell, Jackson County, Michigan ?.