Erected to the memory of
Wilhelm Fischer
Born in the Palatinate April 11, 1706
Arrived at Philadelphia Aug. 17, 1733
Died October 23, 1771
and his wife
Elizabeth Gertrude
The daughter of
George and Veronica Hain
Born 1711
Died June 4, 1768
Who are interred at this spot, and
who were among the earliest members
of Cacusi, or Hain's Reformed Church
The parents of 8 sons and 3 daughters.
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To these pioneer ancestors, who braved
the perils of the frontier thru their desire
for a new home for their posterity; a new
church with religeous [sic] freedom; and
who helped lay the foundations of a new
nation, which their sons fought to establish;-
This tablet is respectfully dedicated in
reverence and gratitude by their descendants,
in celebration of the bi-centenary of the
Fisher Family in America.
August 17, 1933
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