Background
Fisher, son of Peter Fisher of Perth, by Mary, daughter of James Kennay of York, was born in London 30 January 1788, and apprenticed to John Andrews, a surgeon enjoying a large practice.
Fisher, son of Peter Fisher of Perth, by Mary, daughter of James Kennay of York, was born in London 30 January 1788, and apprenticed to John Andrews, a surgeon enjoying a large practice.
The University of Erlangen conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1841. He was appointed surgeon to the Bow Street patrol in 1821 by Lord Sidmouth, and promoted to the post of surgeon-in-chief to the Metropolitan Police Force at the time of its formation in 1829, which position he held until his retirement on a pension in 1865. He was knighted by Queen Victoria at Osborne on 2 September 1858.
His will was proved on 22 April, the personalty being sworn under £50,000.
After his death he was buried at Kensal Green Cemetery in London.
After studying at Saint George"s and Westminster Hospitals, he was admitted member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1809, became a fellow in 1836, and was a member of the council in 1843.
He was a good practitioner, honourable, hospitable, and steadfast in duty.