Capt. George Fishley
Portsmouth, NH


Photo courtesy of J. Dennis Robinson.

You've likely never heard his name, but his famous -- in a way. Captain George Fishley (1759-1850) died at age 91, one of the last "cocked hats" in Portsmouth to survive the Revolutionary War. His fame lies in the fact that George Fishley was among a highly select group of Revolutionary War veterans to be photographed during his life. His image, still wearing his uniform, was taken in 1850 just before his death. It was recently discovered in the Portsmouth Historical Society. Fishley signed up in 1777 and served at the battle of Monmouth led by George Washington. He was captured as a privateer and imprisoned in Halifax, NS. AFter years as local merchant ship captain he appeared in public celebrations, dressed in his unifrom, for many decades to follow. His daguerreotype is visible on the web site linke below.

HOURS: Dawn to dusk
WEBSITE: http://www.seacoastnh.com/arts/please112402.html
ADMISSION: Cemetery open to public
ADDRESS: South and Sagamore Portsmouth, NH 03802
DIRECTIONS: "South Cemetery" is at the corner of Sagamore and South Streets. The grave is near the corner there.
LINKS: Portsmouth Historical Society, More Seacoast History,