Fisher, Frederick

Convict and farmer at Campbelltown who was murdered by George Worrall to gain control of his property.

Milestone

Born

28 Aug 1792

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Arrived Sydney

22 Jul 1816

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Died

Campbelltown

17 Jun 1826

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Name

Commemorated by

Fishers Ghost Creek

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Commemorated by

Fishers Ghost Park

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Commemorated by

Fisher's Ghost

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Occupation

Convict

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Shopkeeper

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Position

Murdered by

Worrall, William George

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Convict

Atlas III

23 Jan 1816 - 22 Jul 1816

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Fishers Ghost Creek

Dictionary of Sydney staff writer

2008

Murdered in 1826, Frederick Fisher is commemorated by Fisher's Ghost Creek, where legend has it that the ghost led the way to his own grave, thereby implicating his murderer, who was convicted and hanged.

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