Born on May 22, 1771, near Lewes, Delaware Colony, Province of Pennsylvania, British America, Fisher read law in 1791.
He entered private practice in Dover, Delaware from 1791 to 1812.
[1] Fisher was nominated by President James Madison on April 22, 1812, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware vacated by Judge Gunning Bedford Jr.
He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 23, 1812, and received his commission the same day.
His service terminated on April 22, 1823, due to his death in Smyrna, Delaware.