Athens — FISHER, Robert Joseph, inventor, manufacturer; born Athens, Tenn., Jan. 23, 1857; Scotch-German descent; son of Richard M. and Ann M. (Gettys) FISHER; father was a business man and banker; educated at East Tennessee Wesleyan University, Athens, Tenn.; began business career as teller in Cleveland (Tenn.) National Bank; organizer and cashier First National Bank of Athens; inventor of Fisher Typewriter and Billing Machine; married Alice M. GAUCHER Jan. 9, 1892.
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