Statewide County HI Archives Biographies.....Fisher, Joseph Henry August 22, 1857 - 
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Source: The Story of Hawaii and Its Builders, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Ltd. Territory of Hawaii, 1925
Author: Edited by George F. Nellist

JOSEPH HENRY FISHER, Public Official. Active in civil and military affairs of 
Hawaii for more than forty years, Colonel Joseph H. Fisher, now registrar of 
the land court, previously served as territorial auditor for fifteen years. In 
private life he is associated as a partner with his brother, Will E. Fisher, 
in the auction business.
  Born at San Francisco, Aug. 22, 1857, Colonel Fisher is the son of Henry E. 
and Julia (Dinet) Fisher, and received his education in the public schools of 
San Francisco. Before coming to Hawaii Mr. Fisher was in the employ of 
brokerage houses in California.
  Becoming associated with the Bank of Bishop, in 1883 as a collecting teller, 
Colonel Fisher rose through various offices, and eventually was admitted to 
partnership. He was active in military affairs of the Hawaiian Kingdom, 
organizing the Honolulu Rifles in 1883, and was an officer of the organization 
during the rebellions of 1887 and 1889, later serving as a lieutenant colonel 
in the Provisional Government Army in 1893 when revolution ended the monarchy. 
He was retired with the rank of colonel in 1899.
  Leaving the Bank of Bishop in 1899, Colonel Fisher engaged in the stock 
brokerage business, being one of the organizers and first president of the 
Honolulu Stock and Bond Exchange. Appointed auditor of the Territory in 1902, 
he held that office until 1917, resuming his activities in the National Guard 
during this period, having been commissioned a lieutenant colonel and 
paymaster by Governor Frear in 1914. Upon leaving the office of auditor, he 
engaged in the auction business with his brother, an interest which he still 
maintains. He was appointed registrar of public lands in 1922.
  Mr. Fisher and Nettie P. Andrew (deceased) were married in Honolulu, Dec. 8, 
1885. They had one daughter, Irene (Fisher) Renton. He married Carolyn 
Bradford, July 4, 1918. Mr. Fisher is a charter member and past exalted ruler 
of Honolulu lodge of Elks, a member of the Honolulu Ad, Commercial and Hawaii 
Tuna clubs and the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce.


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