Historical California Stone Carvers, Stone Cutters, & Monument Dealers
Anthony Fish
Leanna Rossi’s research notes regarding Anthony Fish’s personal and work life.
The following research notes were made by Leeanna Rossi, author of “Headstones of The Gold Rush Era: Sculpting Masterpieces in Marble,” available through the Old Sacramento City Cemetery. (I have only modified them by completing abbreviated words). These notes were generously contributed by Leeanna so others could benefit from all of her research. Visit “Citation List of Leeanna Rossi’s Research Notes,” to look up the corresponding numbers inside the parentheses listed in this document.
Anthony FISH, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.
Place of birth: Azores - (13)
Date of birth: 1851
Date of death: 12/15/1902 - (21)
(According to Leeanna Rossi, Anthony Nicholas Fish was the brother of Frank Nicholas FISH and Morris Nicholas Fish)
EMPLOYMENT:
11/02/1868 - Naturalized Sacramento County - (13)
1874 - Marble cutter, Frank N. Fish Marble Works, 252 K - (33)
1879-1884 - Marble worker, Aitken & Fish Pioneer Marble & Granite Works, 617 K (with Frank Fish and Morris Fish) - (19, 34, 129, 130)
1885-1886 - Marble worker, Premium Pioneer Marble & Granite Works, 617 K (with Morris Fish) (Frank Fish as traveling agent with Andrew Aitken) - (131)
1888-1890 - A. Aitken Marble & Granite Works, 423 J-35; proprietor of the Premium Pioneer Marble & Granite Works (with Morris Fish)-132; 1890 residence 1416 12th (with Frank Fish) - (13)
1891-1892 - Stone cutter, A. Aitken Pioneer Marble & Granite Works - (36)
1892-1895 - Stone cutter, A. AITKEN, PIONEER GRANITE AND MARBLE WORKS - (133, 136)
1896 - Marble cutter, A. Aitken Granite & Marble Monuments & Statuary - (137, 37)
1896 - Marble cutter, A. Aitken Marble, Granite & Mantel Works - (118)
1897 - Marble cutter - (138, 139)
1900 - Marble cutter-141 (Maurice Fish Marble Works, 1223 4th - same address as Morris Fish)
1902 - Mechanic - (21)
1902 - Anthony N. Fish Marble Works, 11/12 N/O - (38, 142)
1903 - Marble cutter - (143)
1903 - Marble cutter, 11/12 N/O - (39)
12/15/1802 - ANTHONY NICHOLAS FISH DIED IN SACRAMENTO, age 51 - (21)
Address: 1879-1902 Alley 11/12 N/O - (14, 21, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39); 1884-85 715 M (with Frank Fish) - (19)
Naturalization: 05/01/1882 Sacramento - (14 ,12 & 22)
Ages: 82/30 - (12), 90/38 - (13), 92/40 - (14)
Vital Statistics: Height: 5 feet, 6.5 inches, complexion: dark, eyes: hazel, hair: black - (14)
Other Information: Scar on left side of nose; buried in City Cemetery #70-21; Married to Katie F., date unknown, 5 children: Elmer Fish, Hazel M. Fish, Helen M. Fish, Katherine F. Fish, F. Nelta Fish - (39, 40, 41, 42) (Beth O. - obituary); Homestead N/O 11/12 valued $2500-25; brother Frank Marlana Lauren Fish - obituary
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