INCLUDING THE PERIOD PRECEDING HIS ADMISSION то COLLEGE.
PLINY FISK was born at Shelburne, Mass. June 24, 1792. He was the fourth son of Mr. Ebenezer Fisk, whose place of nativity was Sutton in the same State. The maiden name of his mother was Sarah Barnard. His parents were virtuous and worthy. They lived retired and in moderate circumstances. But though "to fortune and to fame unknown," they exhibited evidence of humble piety, and trained up their children 'in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.'
The subject of this Memoir was, from early youth, distinguished by an engaging disposition, and unusual sobriety. Though generally disinclined to youthful vanities, he was not destitute of vivacity, and humor. A prominent trait in his early character, and one that was distinct in his subsequent life, was persevering application. Whatever the business might be, to which his attention was called, he did not shrink from it on account of difficulty or labor; but promptly applied himself to it, and persevered, till his work was done. As a child he was faithful, dutiful, and affectionate. Pleasure as well as duty moved him to meet with readiness the