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Re: John Freidt (sometime Freed) of PA then OH & IN

t_goodart — 2009-10-14 22:46:31Z

An update to my 6-23-09 Posting:

John Friedt (b. Jan 26, 1801 in PA & d. 12-12-1877 in springfield twp, Allen Co., IN)

married 1st Lydia Zimmerman ( b. Oct. 3, 1804 in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA & d. abt 1841 in Ashland Co., OH) she was the daughter of Jacob Zimmerman.

John & Lydia had 7 chijdren: Jacob, Rebecca, George, Sarah B., Elizabeth, M., & Daniel.

John's 2nd wife was Susan Moudy b. May 19, 1813 in PA and died 12-12-1884 in Springfield twp., Allen Co., IN, They were married bet. 1841 - 1846 in Ashland Co., OH. John & Susan had 5 children Susanna, David, Jane F., Samilla (Rilla), & Amilin.

As of now, I have not been able to traced Susan Moudy parentage. If anyone can help, plz let me known. Thanks, Ty Goodart.

Fried Family Lutheran Records, Germantown, PA, mid-1700's to early-1800's

jmfreed — 2009-09-09 16:13:52Z

Records of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church of Germantown (now a part of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County) Pennsylvania are shared below (1). They include several marriage, birth/baptismal, and death records for the “Fried” family, many of whom were later probably known as members of one or more Freed families. Comments about these records are referred to by numbers in parentheses and are found at the end of this report. (2)

MARRIAGES:
Johannes Fried to Sara Roffel - 1770+ ? (3)
Margreth. Fried to John Linensheet - 3 Oct. 1779
Anna Fried to Michael Wonner - 8 Nov. 1768
Lydia Fried to Johannes Denon – 29 Dec. 1801
Sara Fried to Isaac Benner – 16 Dec. 1810
Henry Fried to Elizabeth Moore – 9 Apr 1818

BIRTHS/BAPTISMS: (4)
Georg. Jacob Fried – b. 13 May 1756; bp. 18 July 1756
Parents: Georg. Jacob Fried and Anna Marie Catharina Fried
Sponsors: Jacob Fried and Margaretha Nils
Jacob Fried – b. 8 Oct. 1757, bp. 16 Oct. 1757
Parents: Jacob Fried and Catharina Fried
Catharina Fried – b. 23 March 1766; bp. 25 May 1766
Parents: Jacob Fried and Margaretha Fried
Sponsors: Johann Gharit and Catharina Gharit
Johannes Fried – b. 2 Nov. 1776; bp. 29 Dec. 1776
Parents: Johannes Fried and Sara Fried
Sponsors: Jacob Fried and Margaretha Fried
Maria Catharina Fried – b. 6 July 1778; bp. 16 July 1778
Parents: Johannes Fried and Sara Fried
Sponsors: Jacob Fried and Barbara Christine Fried
Elizabeth Fried – b. 14 June 1779; bp. 25 July 1779
Parents: Johannes Fried and Sara Fried
Sponsors: Jacob Fried and Elizabeth Dasselin
Catharina Fried – b. 1 June 1792; bp. 28 July 1792
Parents: Jacob Fried and Elizabeth Fried
Sponsors: Johannes Fried and Catharina Fried
Charles Fried – b. 8 June 1804; bp. 21 June 1818
Parents: John Fried and Elizabeth Fried
John Fried – b. 2 Feb 1812, bp. 21 June 1818
Parents: John Fried and Elizabeth Fried
Margaret Fried – b. 17 Oct. 1813; bp. 21 June 1818
Parents: John Fried and Elizabeth Fried
Sarah Fried – b. 16 June 1819; bp. 18 Oct. 1821
Parents: John Fried and Elizabeth Fried
Philip Fried – b. 22 March 1821; bp. 1 July 1821
Parents: Henry Fried and Elizabeth Freed

DEATHS:
Johann Fried – son of John Fried and Sara Fried
Buried 25 Aug. 1777 (9 mo/ 3 wk/ 1 day)
Mar. Catharine Fried – dau of John Fried and Sara Fried
bd. 21 July 1778 (2 wk.) (5)
G. Fried – bd. 24 Dec. 1795 – 95 yrs old (6)
Georg Fried – bd. 15 March 1800 – 2 years old
Henry Fried’s child – bd. 21 Jan. 1819
Sara Fried – bd. 10 Oct. 1787 (28/5/1) (7)
Margaretha Fried – bd. 21 Sept. 1802 – 78 yrs. old – widow
Sarah Fried – bd. 22 Oct. 1821 (2/4/5)
John Fried – bd. 2 Sept. 1822 (37 years old)
Elizabeth Fried – bd. 18 April 1823 (30/6/3)
Catharine Fried – bd. 31 Aug. 1828 – 82 years old
Old Mr. Fried – bd. 21 Nov. 1828
(8)

COMMENTS:

(1) The records of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church have now been published: “St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church Germantown (now in Philadelphia) Pennsylvania”, by Frederick S Weiser, and Debra D. Smith; Vol. 1, 1998; Vol. 2, 2000. Picton Press (Rockland, Maine).

(2) Background: These records were sent to me, (James M. Freed), by Dr. Charles A. Heiberger in February 1985 to be included in the second volume (1985) of “Freed Family Facts”, the first volume (two issues) of which I printed in 1984. Because of increasing family and professional responsibilities, I was not able to publish additional volumes and these records were filed for future study and not found until September 2009. Unfortunately, Charles died of brain cancer September 13, 1985 (according to a January 7, 1986 letter from his wife, Delores M. Heiberger). His major genealogical publication was “The Fried/Freed Family; Descendents of Johannes Friedt (1682-1744)” [of Aspisheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; immigrated to America, ca 1720; Mennonite], privately printed in 1984. [Heiberger’s mother, Carrie Estelle Freed, was in the 7th generation of this Fried line in America.] In his professional life, Dr. Heiberger was the co-editor of “Encyclopedia of PVC, Second Edition: Compounding Processes, Product Design”. He lived in Princeton, NJ, USA. Dr. Heiberger also sent to me a manuscript (in two parts) on the family of Samuel Fried of Lehigh County, PA. This Samuel Fried or Freed is the son of Johannes Fried/Freed and Margaretha Graf Fried/Freed and the grandson of Philip Fried or Freed and Anna Regina Benner, of Montgomery County, PA. [This Samuel Fried family is NOT Heiberger’s Freed family, showing his interest in all Fried/Friedt/Freed lines.] As time becomes available, current plans are to share this manuscript online.

(3) This information given here about the Johannes/Sara marriage is almost an exact quote as shared by Heiberger. Searching online on “Sara Roffel” provides the information that Johannes Fried and Sara Roffel were married 13 Feb. 1776, by Rev. Schmidt.

(4) The given name of the persons baptized did not include a surname on Heiberger’s list and in most cases the surname of the parents was not provided. I have assumed and added the surname of “Fried” to all the given names in this list of baptisms. Consequently, web searchers will be able to find the given and surnames together. Abbreviations: b = birth date and apparently the abbreviation of “bp” represents “baptism date”.

(5) Presumably, the abbreviation “bd.” refers to the burial date.

(6) Comment added by Charles Heiberger himself: “George, born ca 1700, may be the Hans Georg. Fried/Frid, who immigrated, arriving in Philadelphia on 24 Sept. 1737, on the Virtuous Grace, John Bull capt., from Rotterdam via Cowes. Ref: Strassburger & Hinke -Vol. I, pages 175-8.” Comment by Jim Freed: Charles suggested to me (many years ago) that perhaps this George Fried is the father of Philip Fried (Friedt, or more commonly spelled “Freed” for many of his descendants, including myself) of New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, who married Regina Benner in 1749. (Montgomery County was formed in 1784 from Philadelphia County.)

(7) Presumably, 28/5/1 refers to 28 years, five months one day

(8) At the conclusion of these lists, Heiberger added the following: “Another item of possible interest is a baptismal record from the Lower Milford Reformed Church in Milford Twp., Trumbauersville, Bucks Co. –Johannes Fried and Margaretha Fried had a son, Heinrich Fried, b. 13 Feb. 1793; bp. 16 Nov. 1794; sponsors George Beringer and wife. Could this be Johannes and Margaretha Graf Freed of New Hanover, naming a son after his brother?”

Philip Friedt (Freed); Regina (Benner) Friedt's family, 1779

jmfreed — 2009-09-07 15:29:28Z

This indenture was made March 22, 1779, between Philip Friedt, a weaver, of New Hanover Twp, in the county of Philadelphia, and Regina, his wife, of the one part, and George Boocher (sp?) of the same place, farmer, of the other part. [Note: Montgomery County was formed from Philadelphia County in 1784.] Elias Affe (sp?) and Catharine, his wife, had sold on January 30, 1741/42, about 125 acres to John Benner of New Hanover Twp., tanner. John Benner died intestate, leaving the following issue:

John Benner, married Barbara
Gertrude Benner, married Adam Smith
Regina Benner, married Philip Friedt
Susanna Benner, married Andrew Kachlein (sp?)
Elisabeth Benner married Jacob Freyer
Catharine Benner married John Hanith (sp?)
Magdalene Benner married Adam Sharer
Marie Constantine Benner m. John Reinberger
Hannah Benner married Felix Brunner

On August 22, 1757, John Benner, the son, granted his portion to Adam Smith and Philip Friedt, his portion being two equal and undivided tenth parts. Henry Lora of Hatfield Twp. and Catharine, his wife (late Catharine Benner, widow and relict of the above named John Benner, the father, deceased) quit claimed into Philip Friedt any rights. Other heirs named above also granted unto Philip Friedt their shares. George Boocher paid 200 pounds for the land. Philip and Regina Friedt made their marks; witnesses were Abraham Grub and Jno Richards.

[I have no further infomation on this Benner family, except for the Philip and Regina Friedt (Philip Freed) family from whom I descend. Jim Freed.]

Grave of John Freed (1773-1812) FOUND

jmfreed — 2009-09-06 03:29:11Z

I just found in my records a newspaper article that Minnie N. Motsinger sent to me (date of 16 May 1985) and I apparently did not look at that newspaper article at that time!!! I have forgotten how she and I are related, but we both share the common ancestor of John Freed, 1773 - 1826.

The article is in the "Mitchell Tribune" of May 1984 or 1985 (both dates are on the clipping), of Mitchell, Indiana. [Must be 1984 as the article gives the statement of Sunday, June 3, which was true of 1984, NOT 1985.] The title of the article is "Talbott Cemetery Association prepares for 144th meeting". The critical and most important statement (for our purposes) in the article is: "The oldest grave of a veteran in Talbott Cemetery is that of John Freed. Freed was born in 1773 and was a veteran of the War of 1812. He died in 1826."

Talbott Cemetery is 1.4 miles S by SW of Bono, Indiana, (on Tunnelton-Bono Road) in Bono Township of Lawrence County, Indiana.

This John Freed married Regina Rife in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and was the son of John Freed and Margaretha (Graf) Freed and the grandson of Philip Freed and Regina (Benner) Freed (married in 1749) of Montgomery County, PA.

I was told many years ago that this John Freed was buried in a single grave "cemetery" in Orange County, Indiana, but this newspaper article must be correct!

Minnie Motsinger added this comment: "According to tradition, John Freed's body was taken by ox drawn wagon from his homestead on Section 18, Twp. 3N and "r-e-E" [must be a mistake here on the specific range]to Talbott Cemetery near Lawrencesport, Bono Township, IN. This was a distance of about 9 miles."

Jim Freed, Delaware, Ohio
jmfreed@midohio.net

Family Tree of Sam Fried, 1804-1876

jmfreed — 2009-09-06 02:05:17Z

In my files I have found a large scale diagram of a family tree of the family of "Sam Fried", who lived from 1804-1876. No wife is listed for Sam and no locations are given on the family tree, except that the name of Murray Fried of 25 Gildner St., Kitchener, Ontario and the date of July 1980 are written at the bottom of the tree.

Sam's children are listed as Eliza Stolz, Absalom Fried, Noah Fried, Lydia Master, John Fried and Rebecca Schneider. This specific diagram continues on only with the family of John Fried, but beneath the names of the other children are the words "See Separate Trees". The only other diagram that I have is the family tree of Sam's son Noah.

The children of John Fried (son of Sam) are listed as Allan Fried, Lawrence Fried, Owen Fried, Melilssa Gooding, Lucinda Thamer, and Lia Histand. The tree continues on through five generations of names (no dates nor spouses no locations listed).

The children of Noah Fried (son of Sam) are listed on the second tree as Laura Taylor, John Fried ("to Russia"), Emma Fenn, Elsie Reid, Roland ("Saginaw Mich") and William; the tree continues on through four or five generations (in some lines, again no dates, no spouses, and no locations mentioned except for the above "Saginaw Mich".

This is not my Freed family and I would like to give these two family tree diagrams to a member of this family. Please send a message to jmfreed@midohio.net if you would like these two family trees.

Freed as a Jewish name; DNA evidence?

jmfreed — 2009-08-30 11:50:39Z

As the administrator of the Freed Surname DNA Project, I have been asked several times to confirm that the "Freed" name is of Jewish origin. So far, there is no DNA evidence through this DNA study to confirm that suggestion.

Almost all of the participants in this DNA study are of American colonial origin (prior to 1776) and in Haplogroup R1b (Western European origins), and have strong protestant connections. This is not to imply that there are no Jewish traditions or connections further back.

What we need, in this DNA study, are some Jewish males with the Freed (or variations thereof) surname, who have at least a few hundred years of confirmed connections to the Jewish faith. If any of you know of such, please contact me.

Jim Freed, administrator
Freed Surname DNA Project
jmfreed@midohio.net

Freed surname project is at:
www.familytreedna.com/public/Freed

Re: Looking for Mildreth Freed or family members!

leeny191 — 2009-08-02 12:56:52Z

Chuck,
I have sent you an email, as you asked. My email address is leeny@knology.net.
Eileen

Re: Looking for Mildreth Freed or family members!

leeny191 — 2009-08-02 12:55:50Z

Chuck,
I have sent you an email, as you asked. My email address is leeny@knology.net.
Eileen

Re: Looking for Mildreth Freed or family members!

chuckfreed59 — 2009-08-01 23:31:46Z

Please ask Eileen Bogard to contact me at Chuck40040@comcast.net. It will be much eaiser for us to communicate.

Thanks for posting Eileen's information.

Chuck

Re: Looking for Mildreth Freed or family members!

leeny191 — 2009-08-01 19:31:46Z

Chuck, this is Eileen Bogard. I am 63 years old, was born in Chicago, adopted from Catholic Charities, mother's name, Mildreth Freed. Where are all of you? How old are you? What do you do for a living. It would be great if you lived near me. I'm dying to find out where you live. I can't believe you've been looking for me. It never occurred to me that you even knew I existed. Let me hear from you, please.
Eileen

Re: Looking for Mildreth Freed or family members!

70dlk — 2009-08-01 19:00:13Z

Dear Freed Siblilngs,
You have made my day. I am calling Eileen now to tell her you have been found.
Her name is Mrs.(Bob) Eileen Bogard. Let me get her permission to give her phone number to you.. She will be so excited too.
She is a very special lady.
THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING
Dianne

Re: Looking for Mildreth Freed or family members!

chuckfreed59 — 2009-08-01 09:05:34Z

This is Chuck Freed again. WE have been searching for our sister for a number of years. I can't tell you how surprised I was to hear about her today. My sister Diane, brother Don & I have talked about this moment for a number of years.

Looking forward to hearing from you and her.

Chuck

Re: Looking for Mildreth Freed or family members!

chuckfreed59 — 2009-08-01 08:36:09Z

This is Charles Freed. My mother's is Mildreth Freed. She paassed away in 1987.

We are looking forward to more conversations.

Chuck Freed

Looking for Mildreth Freed or family members!

70dlk — 2009-07-17 04:56:02Z

Hi,
I am looking for the birth mother of a friend. Her birth mother was a Mildreth Freed,who gave her up for adoption thru Catholic Chaities in Chicago, IL. The daughter's adopted name is Eileen Judith Kennedy. She was born on Sept.18, 1945 in Chicago. Supposedly she was given up for adoption because her parents could not afford another child. I do not know if Freed was a maiden or married name. Can any one please help me find my friends family? The couple who adopted her did not provide a very happy or stable home. I would love to be able to help her find her family. She now lives in North Alabama.
Dianne

Re: Samuel Freed b. abt. 1826

AllenFredrickson33 — 2009-07-16 23:41:10Z

The Samuel Freed in your message who was born abt 1826 is not the son of Samuel and Nancy Freed.

Samuel & Nancy's son was named Samuel Rusell Freed, born 9 Sept 1833 in West Moreland PA, In 1850 census he was living with his older brother James Adair Freed in Lawrence Co. PA, He later married Margaret Garner.

Sorry, Your Samuel Freed born abt 1826 is from different parents.

Re: John Freidt (sometime Freed) of PA then OH & IN

t_goodart — 2009-06-23 16:36:58Z

Here is an update:

1st on Rebecca Friedt, found this Obit:

Rebecca Friedt was born in Westmoreland county. Penn. Dec. 2, 1825. Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Carper, in DeKalb county, Ind., March 11, 1903, aged 77 years, 3 months and 8 days. Sister Friedt moved with her parents from Pennyslvania to Ohio when about two years old. In 1854 she moved with her parents to Allen county, Ind., united with the United Brethren church at Maysville and lived a consistent christian until the Lord called her home to the spiritual land where sorrow comes no more. She was the oldest but one of the family. There were ten brothers and sisters, three brothers and one sister and one half brother, three half sisters, are left to mourn their loss with many friends and she was a friend to every body.

The funeral occurred at residence of Mrs. John Carper, Jackson township, Friday 13, Rev. S. P. Klotz officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Maysville, Allen county. (Re: Obituary Book, vol 1, pt 1, page 53)

This fits all my data, completely with the single exception that I thought (believe) there was an older brother Jacob Friedt, born April 24 1824 - which would make Jacob the oldest AND would have indiecated that --My John had 12 children instead of Rebecca + 10 for 11 Children.

Never-the-less, this does however prove -- That My John Friedt did move from Westmoreland Co., PA to Wayne Co., OH in about 1827 and on to Richland Co & Ashland CO, OH and finally to Allen CO., OH. It also prove that John had two wives.

I believe that his 1st wife was Lydia Zimmerman. And its been reported by "Jack" that: from Marriage and Death notices from weekly newspaper 1818-1865, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Dell Reagan Fischer, page 43, that a:

FRIEDT, John and Lydia ZIMMERMAN, both of Hempfield Twp, m 11-28-1822 by J. M. Steck (12-13-1822), This fits.

Also from a will for Jacob Zimmerman we have:

Will of Jacob Zimmerman
1843 Zimmerman, Jacob will. 3WB 100 (1495)
1. Plantation in Hempfield twp. bounded by lands of Peter Zimmerman and others, 147 1/2 acres to my son George Zimmerman. George to pay $1917 in 18 annual payments to my respective heirs hereinafter named. $106.50 to each as follows.
Son, Daniel
Dau.,Esther married to Adam Hetrick
Son, George
Son, Jonathan
Son, Benjamin
Dau.,Lydia, deceased, married to John Friedt, her children (not named)
Dau.,Polly married to David Baker,(Bechter).Polly is Maria Magdalena.
Dau.,Sarah married to John Boyers
Dau.,Rebecca married to Isaac Schooster

Daniel and Jonathan of Westmoreland county executors June 12, 1843
Proved Jan. 8, 1844
1810 and 1830 Pa. census, Westmoreland Co., Hempfield twp.

Also further info on Jacob Friedt:

here a summary of Jacob Friedt (the one I believed could be John’s son) data:

Jacob Friedt, he was born Apr 1824, married Sarah___, (Sarah was born about 1830,PA). I believe they married in Ashland Co., OH, where they had 4 children (Amanda 1852, Samantha 1850, Agent F. 1852 & Mary 1854). Then the family moved to Springfield, twp, Allen co., IN and had 3 more children (John 1857, Myra Bell 1859 & Lizzie 1861). I have found Jacob in the 1850 census in OH, & the 1860, 70, 80, 1900 & 1920 Census in IN.

Jacob died March 20 1920 in Springfield twp, Allen Co., IN. I have order a copy of his death record – so far it’s been sent to a 3rd party and he is going to forward it. I don’t know just what if any light the record will shad on the matter. BUT, Jacob must be a son, cousin, or nephew – I don’t know just what, but his path thru life parallels John’s.

I have most of Jacob’s Children defined and its interesting that his only son is named John. Anyhow, I will just have to wait, keep working and see. Ty

Re: John Freidt (sometime Freed) of PA then OH & IN

jmfreed — 2009-06-11 12:03:49Z

As the administrator of the Freed Surname DNA Project (www.familytreedna.com/public/Freed), I note that a DNA study would certainly be valuable to determine the ancestral DNA line from which this Freed family descends.

I note that the John Friedt (who was born abt 1800 in PA, and if I am interpreting the information correctly), had four sons: Jacob Friedt (born abt 1824 in PA, who had one son John b. abt 1856 in IN); G. Freidt, (male, b. abt 1831 in OH); S. Freidt, (male b. abt 1839 in OH); and David Freidt (b. abt 1849 in OH).

If any currently living Freed (Friedt, etc.) named male can trace his ancestry to one of these four sons of John (b. ca 1800 in PA), he would be a prime candidate for DNA studies.

Re: John Freidt (sometime Freed) of PA then OH & IN

jmfreed — 2009-06-11 11:34:59Z

In relation to the John Freidt/Freed family of PA, then OH and IN, the message below was sent directly to the Freed Rootsweb Mailing list rather than through the Freed Rootsweb Message board. As adminstrator of the Freed Mailing list, I am "resending" this informative message so that the response can be included in the files of the Freed Message Board. Thanks to Karen Shear (genealogist_1948@yahoo.com) for doing the census research on this family.

In the 1850 Census of Green Twp., Ashland Co., Ohio, I found:
Jacob Friett, age 26, b. Pa, Carpenter
Sarah Friett, age 27, b. Pa.
Amand Friett, age 2, b. Ohio
Samantha Friett, age 3/12, b. Ohio

Ancestry has them transcribed as Frutt.

Re: Freed Family of Indiana

18von — 2008-12-27 19:02:57Z

Samuel Freed/Fried and Elisabeth E. Bolton are my great-great grandparents. They had 5 children Wm L., James S. John [who died 4 July 1863, Vicksburg,MS] , Elizabeth Ann and Richard T. who was my great-grand father.He married Mary Moore. I have the mothers pension file for Elisabeth Bolton Freed that she filed for her son John. In it the date of death for husband Samuel Freed is shown as Sep 1859 in Carroll Co. IN...In the 1870 census Elisabeth Bolton Freed is living with son Richard T. Fried I have other information if you are interested. Von

Re: Freet/Freed Triplets born abt 1799

AllenFredrickson77 — 2008-12-13 14:47:01Z

Meshach, Shadrach, and Abegnedo,are names found in the book of Daniel, they were the men thrown into the firery furnace.
I have not heard of these names used before. I can understand them changing it, but this interests me. We have a Samuel Freed born Sept. 13, 1796 in PA or VA who has no record of his parents. He died Oct 1968. It's a long shot but could our Samuel really be your Shadrach? He settled in Beaver PA.
We did a DNA study and know what line he came from but have not made the final connection. Have you thought about doing a DNA study? It can eliminate a lot of false speculation and keep you on the right course. Contact Jim Freed for DNA information.

Re: FREED Robert A 1927-2000 section 10

AllenFredrickson33 — 2009-06-03 11:55:56Z

Your note interests us.
We have a Robert Jones Freed, son of Samuel & Nancy Freed, who was in the Civil War, had kids and after the war moved from Beaver Co PA to Tennessee, we lost track of him but some of his kids moves to Denten Texas.
The interesting part is Freeds often hang on to a family name and this one hung on to Austin, Robert, & etc.
Can you tell me where they were living?
Jo Ann Freed Fredrickson.
Alcraft1@aol.com

Re: Freet/Freed Triplets born abt 1799; DNA studies

jmfreed — 2008-12-13 15:04:45Z

Allen,

THANKS for bringing up the subject of DNA studies to research the ancestry of the Freet/Freed Triplets. Some amazing results have been obtained through these DNA studies on the various Freed families.

For those interested, the Freed Surname DNA Project webpage is:
www.familytreedna.com/public/Freed

Or you can write directly to me, Jim Freed:
jmfreed@midohio.net

Re: Freed Family of Indiana

jmfreed — 2008-12-29 03:41:56Z

Von,

Are there any living Freed-named males of your Samuel Freed line who may be interested in extending the Freed Surname DNA study? If so, I'd certainly appreciate having contact information for them. They may contact me at jmfreed@midohio.net

Jim Freed, Administrator
Freed Surname DNA Project
Freed Rootsweb Mailing List
jmfreed@midohio.net

Re: Catherine Freed, 21 Feb 1817 York PA - 21 Mar 1894 Swanton OH

jmfreed — 2008-11-04 18:51:48Z

I found a Catherine "Wigle" in Swanton, Fulton County, Ohio in the 1880 census (Roll: T9_1017; Family History Film: 1255017; Page: 99.4000; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 0638), married to Adam Wigle. This must be the name for whom you are searching. I did NOT find them in the 1850 and 1860 censuses of Columbiana County, Ohio, but I did NOT search for all combinations or variations of names.

In the 1880 census referred to above, Catherine is listed as 63 years of age and born in Pennsylvania; Adam is listed as 64 and also born in Pennsylvania. No family members are listed with them.

There were a number of Freed families in Columbiana County, Ohio; have you been able to find the names of the parents of Catherine Freed and her ancestry back to the immigrant Freed?

Jim Freed
jmfreed@midohio.net

Catherine Freed, 21 Feb 1817 York PA - 21 Mar 1894 Swanton OH

DianeErickson15 — 2008-11-04 17:30:41Z

I search for the verification of the first name for the spouse for Catherine. I am showing she married either Edwin or Adam WEIGEL, 6 Jan 1840 in Columbiana OH.

Re: Catherine Freed, 21 Feb 1817 York PA - 21 Mar 1894 Swanton OH

DianeErickson15 — 2008-11-07 18:31:17Z

Thanks for your research. I made a note of these findings.
I do not/cannot find/ have the ancestors for Catherine Freed at this time.
I show that Adam/Edwin Weigel AND Catherine Freed were shown to be from (he is shown Dover) York PA. I hope this helps your research

Re: Catherine Freed, 21 Feb 1817 York PA - 21 Mar 1894 Swanton OH

DianeErickson15 — 2008-11-05 13:42:59Z

Yes, this looks like the correct family, this is what I have
He (Adam/Edwin Weigel)is listed as 09 Nov 1816, Dover, York, PA, USA; dying 21 Jun 1899 Toledo, Lucas, OH, USA.
Catherine Freed b 21 Feb 1817 York, PA, USA and dying 21 Mar 1894 Swanton, Lucas, OH, USA.
I show she and Edwin/Adam had nine children.
Andrew 1841 Columbiana OH - 1862 Lebanon KY;
Jacob 1843 Columbiana;
Elizabeth 1844 Columbiana;
John 1845 Columbiana - 1864 Jonesboro GA;
Abraham 11 Oct 1846 Columbiana - 28 Apr 1922 Waterloo OH;
Ann 1848 OH;
Morris William 22 Feb 1850 Swanton OH - 18 May 1898 Alaska;
Mary 20 Feb 1852 OH - 20 Nov 1935 Swanton OH;
Levi 31 Mar 1854 OH - 30 Mar 1878 Ft Keogh Montana.

Morris William would be my 2x great grandfather. He had 11 children in his short life; I knew several of his children.

Re: Catherine Freed, 21 Feb 1817 York PA - 21 Mar 1894 Swanton OH

DianeErickson15 — 2008-11-05 13:21:50Z

I have not found her parents, yet. I am thankful for your assistance. It appears that Edwin and Adam Weigel are the same person, with the same date and place of birth, same parents and spouse.

Re: Benjamin F. Freed

ronfreed1 — 2009-03-24 22:46:09Z

Benjamin was born on June 6, 1857 in Waterville Township, Lucas County, Ohio. His parents were John Freed and Margaret Allion. John was born Feb 4, 1821 in Rott Bas-Rhin, France. John and Margaret are buried at Mennonite Cemetery in Whitehouse, Ohio about 3 miles from their family farm. Benjamin married Harriet Krotzer in 1884. All of their 11 children were born in Ohio. They migrated north to Gratiot County, MI in 1903. Their farm was on Lincoln road just north of Elwell, Mi. Zelma and Lyle Parks (Clarences daughter live there now). Ben and Harriet are buried at Seville Township Cemetery on Madison road just north of Elwell. Ben's father John came to the USA with his parents Benjamin and Magdalene Fried in 1835 settling near Bascam, Hopewell twp, Seneca County, OH. They are buried at Sandridge Cemetery in Bascam. I could go on here forever.... I have cemetery photos and farm locations for all. I have more info than you could digest in a whole years hard reading. You are going to run into many, many Ohio Freed's that are cousins to Benjamin. I have them sorted out. It took years.

Re: Benjamin F. Freed

ronfreed1 — 2009-03-24 17:41:00Z

Your Benjamin F. Freed was my Great Grandfather. I have tons of info on the family. Benjamin and Harriet's son Jacob was my grandfather (also Clarance and Anna's neighbor on Hall's lake near Remus, MI). Email me at ronfreed@twin-valley.net and I will be happy to share. My Freed info goes back four generations beyond Benjamin. I ran into the same wall years ago and can quickly clear up your confusion. Look forward to hearing from you.

Re: FREEDs in Ohio

dkohlerx2_1 — 2009-04-22 14:18:17Z

Hi, Eleanor:

Do you know where & when your Barbara Freed was born?

Debra

Re: Catherine Freed, 21 Feb 1817 York PA - 21 Mar 1894 Swanton OH

dkohlerx2_1 — 2008-11-04 23:39:06Z

Is this the right family?

Series: M653 Roll: 1003 Page: 330
1860 - Swanton Twp., Lucas Co., OH - 6/4/1860
Weigle, Adam - 45 - m - shoemaker - $--/50 - PA
-- Catharine - 44 - f - PA
-- Andrew - 19 - m - OH
-- Elizabeth - 16 - f - OH - *
-- John - 14 - m - OH - *
-- Ephraim - 12 - m - OH - *
-- Aaron - 11 - m - OH - *
-- Moses - 9 - m - OH - *
-- Mary - 8 - f - OH - *
-- Levy C. - 6 - m - OH - *
*attended school within year

Series: T9 Roll: 1017 Page: 99
1880 - Swanton Village, Fulton Twp., Fulton Co., OH - 6/3/1880
Wigle, Adam - w - m - 64 - husband - married - drayman - PA/PA/PA
-- Cathrine - w - f - 63 - wife - married - keeps house - PA/PA/PA

I wasn't able to find them in 1870.

What part of Pennsylvania are they from? Who are Catharine's parents? I'm wondering if she connects to my Freed line.

Debra

Re: Freed family

dkohlerx2_1 — 2008-11-06 23:08:34Z

Is this the right family?

Series: T9 Roll: 931 Page: 132
1880 - Fulton, Schoharie Co., NY - 6/9/1880
Brezer, Hosias - w - m - 35 - father - married - farmer
-- Catharine - w - f - 30 - wife - married - keeping house
-- Maggie - w - f - 2 - dau. - single
NY/NY/NY for all.

Good luck with your search!

Debra

Re: Benjamin F. Freed

dkohlerx2_1 — 2008-10-09 21:24:53Z

This might be a possibility (especially with Benjamin's possibly eldest child also being named John):

Series: M593 Roll: 1236 Page: 551a & b
1870 - Waterville Twp., Lucas Co., OH - 7/29/1870
Freed, John - 49 - m - w - farmer - $...900/620 - France
--- Margaret - 46 - f - w - keeping house - France
--- Rose A. - 19 - f - w - OH
--- Jacob - 18 - m - w - OH
--- John - 15 - m - w - OH
Freed, Benjamin - 13 - OH
--- Christopher - 6 - OH
--- Caroline - 8 - OH
--- Emma M. - 4 - OH

Good luck with your search!

Debra

Freed Deadends - Samuel, Sarah, etc.

RochelleJeanette — 2009-05-12 15:04:26Z

Reviewing the message board, it looks like most Freeds are from PA. I am looking for Samuel Freed born in the mid 1800's possibly in Missouri. He died prior to 1887 and was married to Sarah Bowers Freed from Illinois (B 1858, D 1887) according to stories handed down in our family. Their children were Ernest LeRoy, Bertie H., and James William. I am a desendent of James but he was orphaned at age 5 and we have very little information on the family.

The family lived in Ottumwa/Bloomfield area of Iowa. Sarah and James are buried in Des Moines.

I cannot find marriage or birth information for Sarah or Samuel. Am also looking for death information on Samuel. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Freed family

beachaccess6 — 2008-11-06 20:28:02Z

Barbara, do you have a Mary Magdalene Brezer in your family tree? She was my husband's grandmother and we know very little about her. She was born in Brooklyn NY and married Edward Byron Ray. She died in Freemont NY. Please contact me if you have any information.

Freet/Freed Triplets born abt 1799

mutchmj — 2008-12-12 18:28:47Z

I am looking for the parents name and info on the Freet/Freed Triplets born about 1799 either in PA or MD. The names were Meshach, Shadrach, and Abegnedo, (which has been spelled different ways and could go by the name Abe or Ben)Meshach lived in Ohio and died 5 July 1889 in Scott Township, Seneca County. He married Lydia McGreen from Ireland. I know nothing of Shadrach or Abegnedo. Can only find Shadrach in a 1860 Census. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Freed family of Mennonite Church of German descent

eleanordeyoung — 2009-04-23 04:44:07Z

Barbara Freed b @ 1817, m Charles Campbell. About 1839. I believe they lived in OH, I know they lived in Fairfield County by 1842, when daughter Catherine was born. She is my Ggma.

BARBARA FREED

eleanordeyoung — 2009-04-23 02:04:30Z

Barbara Freed married Charles Campbell. In 1842 they had a daughter born in Fairfield Co OH, who was Catherine Mary Campbell. They were in Fairfield County until after 1860. Catherine married George Keller in 1861. The Campbell family moved to Darke County (per the 1880 census, showing same children (who were still at home,)of the right ages.
I would like to know more about Barbara's ancestors.

Re: FREEDs in Ohio

eleanordeyoung — 2009-04-22 02:00:02Z

My Great Grandma was Mary Catherine Campbell Keller, daughter of Charles Campbell and Barbara Freed. I have not been able to find Barbara's family. Can you help?
Eleanor Keller DeYoung
dosidodosido(at)msn(dot)com

Freed, Anna

ccozzens189 — 2009-04-18 01:46:28Z

Searching for parents and siblings of Anna Freed born 1809 was married to John H.Shupe by Rev. Waage in 1829 in either Montgomery or Bucks counties Pennsylvania. Came to Granville Wisconsin with a large church group in the 1850's to settle this part of Wisconsin. Nancy and Rachel Freed are also here both married to Bargers but I havent been able to tie Anna into them. Any help or direction appreciated, she is my gggggrandmother

MANOOGIAN / WIXON

melanie8_1 — 2009-04-14 21:36:58Z

I am looking for any information on my Great Grandfathers( Arthur MANOOGIAN) Born 3 Mar.1892 in a villiage Called Roumlou near Armenian City Hadjin in the state of Adana Turkey also was known as "Cilician Armenia in the older days.I was told all his people were killed during the 1st world war 1914-1916 by the cruel Turks it was said only one brother was saved and lived with his family in Beirut-Lebanon he died before Arthur in Beirut. Arthur came to the united states 17 Nov. 1913 with him came Armen H. TELIAN from same villiage and Benjamin KASELIAN from town of Shar Arthur's parents were said to of been killed( massacred) by the Turks during war in or around 1915.It was told he had a sister her name was told to be Mary and it was said she was taken by the Turks and never heard from again.It was said that my great grandfather Arthur MANOOGIAN came to the US on a steam ship called LAURA from the port PATRAS in Greece again the date was 7 Nov.1913. It was said that Arthur MANOOGIAN was not my great grandfather's name before he came to the US from Armenia. Arthur MANOOGIAN married Lulu Jane WIXON on 1 Oct.1919 in Corning,Steuben Co.,NY Arthur and Lulu lived in Steuben County all their lives. I do have a copy of Arthur's Nationalization paper and it was dated 4 Apr.1927 Sepreme court in Corning,Steuben Co.,NY. He died in Painted Post,Steuben Co.,NY 17 Apr.1945 If anyone knows what his name was and the spelling when he was in Armenia before he came to the US and the correct names and spelling of his siblings and parents. I can be contacted by either emailing me at melanie1965@cooltoad.com or write to Melanie MCCRACKEN, 4984 Sugartown Rd.,Great Valley,NY.14741

FRID / FREED / GILGER / HAZEN

melanie8_1 — 2009-04-14 20:37:40Z

I am looking for any information on my grandfathers( Harold W.FREED)side of the family Harold W.FREED was born in Elgin,Pa. 18 Sept.1902 and Died in Girard,Pa. his parents are said to be Alice HAZEN from Clarion County,Pa.and Peter C.FRID or FREED from Mililla,Sweden. Peter is said to of came to the united states as a young boy.My grandfather Harold W.FREED married Mildred Grace GILGER or Grace Mildred GILGER she was born 10 Mar. 1923 in Clarion County,Pa. her parents are said to be Charles GILGER from Knox,Pa.and his wife was said to be Roxy(Roxie)May(Mae) last name unknown she was said to be from Sligo,Pa.Charles GILGER's Father was said to be Lincoln GILGER borm sometime in the 1840's.If anyone has any information on these FREEDS and GILGERS please email me at melanie1965@cooltoad.com or write me at the following address Melanie MCCRACKEN, 4984 Sugartown Rd.,Great Valley,NY.14741

John Freidt (sometime Freed) of PA then OH & IN

t_goodart — 2009-06-10 17:04:02Z

I Iam interested in the following family members:

Our Elizabeth Miller, was born Oct 12, 1814, in PA and died Oct. 21, 1907 in Springfield twp, Allen Co., IN.

She married William Brown (b. abt 1804 in OH) in 1837 in Allen Co., IN.

They had 11 children: Matha, George, Hamilton, William E, Mary Elizabeth, Sarah Jane, June, John, Elizabeth L., Abner, AND Alexander Brown. All born between 1838 & 1861.

Their, son William E. Miller, married Susanna FREIDT on Dec 14, 1871 in Allen Co., IN.

Susanna FREIDT is the daughter of John FREIDT(sometime spelled FREED)

John was born in PA around 1800. Appear to have been married twice,

*1st in PA (spouse name unknown) believe to have had the following children:
-Jacob Friedt(born abt 1824 in PA, died aft the 1920 census) married a Sarah ? and had some 7 children (i.e. Arminda b. abt 1848 in OH; Samantha b. abt 1850 in OH; Agness F. b. abt 1852 in OH; Mary b. abt 1854 in OH; John b. abt 1856 in IN; Sarah b. abt 1859 in IN; & Lizze b, abt 1862 in IN.

-Rebecca Freidt, b. abt 1826-1829 in PA, never married.

-G, Freidt, (male) b. abt 1831 in OH.

-S, Freidt, (female) b. abt 1835 in OH.

-M. Freidt, (female) b. abt 1837 in OH.

-S. Freidt, b. (male) abt 1839 in OH

*2nd marriage to Susan (Susanna) ?. in OH. Susan was b. abt 1813 in PA. Believed to have had the following children:

-Susanna Freidt, b. abt 1847 in OH, died aft 1880 in Allen Co., IN, married William E. Miller in Allen Co., IN.

-Divad Freidt, b. abt 1849 in OH.

-Jane Friedt, b. abt 1850 in OH.

-Sarnlla (maybe Lesella) Freidt female, b. abt 1857 in IN.

-Amella Freidt, b. abt 1859 in IN.

Does anyone have any info on any of these family members or their ancestors? I am most interested in the parents of JOHN FRIEDT, WILLIAM BROWN, and ELIZABETH MILLER.

Thanks FOR ANY HELP, Ty bjgtgg@comcast.net

FREED William D Jr 1922-1981

t42Moore — 2008-10-22 18:22:45Z

FREED William D Jr 1922-1981

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FREED Mark Dewain 1960-1995

t42Moore — 2008-10-22 18:22:30Z

FREED Mark Dewain 1960-1995

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Re: FREED Robert A 1927-2000 section 10

nancyfreedlund — 2009-05-30 02:32:21Z

Robert Autin Freed was my uncle. If anyonne wants more information about him they can contact me.
I am actually looking for who my great grandparents would have been.
Ralph Hays Freed married to Ruth D. Freed
Ralph and his brother and sister were orphaned before 1900.
Ralph and Eva were raise by their maternal grandparents
Charles and Nancy Hale.

FREED Robert A 1927-2000 section 10

t42DFWNat — 2009-03-04 22:38:03Z

FREED Robert A 1927-2000 section 10

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If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Samuel Freed b. abt. 1826

looneytune07 — 2009-05-24 02:06:26Z

I am looking for a Samuel Freed who married Sue Ellen HENSLEY from Laurel CTY KY area

Samuel Freed b. abt. 1826

RuthKyser85 — 2009-04-06 22:06:03Z

This is what I have about this family -- hopefully this will help someone else. I can't fit him into my family -- yet.

Samuel Freed born about 1826 in PA. Father born in PA, mother born in VA.
Samuel died (I believe) Aug 25 1881 and is buried in Keller Cemetery, Eagle Township, Jenera, Hancock Co., Ohio.

He married (before 1854) Mary Ann (Sweet) who was born Aug 1833 in PA, and died 1912. She is buried in Woodbridge Township Cemetery, Hillsdale County, Michigan.

According to the 1900 census, Mary gave birth to 10 children, 8 of whom were alive in 1900.

1) William b. Aug 1854 in PA - I don't think he ever married.
2) Nancy b. 1856 in PA, died 1916 and is buried with her mother in Woodbridge Township Cemetery, Hillsdale County, Michigan. Never married.
3) Betsy/Beatrice/Betty born March 12, 1857 in PA, married George Samuel Elems.
4) John b. 1861 in PA
5) Oliver b. Jan 19, 1863 in PA, died April 3, 1870 and is buried in Keller Cemetery, Jenera, Hancock County, Ohio. "Oliver, son of S & MA Freed"
6) Samuel born Dec 1867 in OH - don't believe he ever married.
7) Lydia b. Oct 25, 1871 in OH and married John Shroats
8) Jane b. 1871 in OH (Maybe Lydia's twin??)
9) Rhoda b. April 1874 in OH, married Virgil Smith
10) ? Unknown child

I believe Samuel was the son of John and Nancy Freed who were living in Beaver County, PA during the 1850 census as there is a Samuel who was single and their son listed with them.

In the 1860 Franklin Ts, Beaver Co, PA census, Samuel is shown as 33, married and living with his wife Mary, and children William, Nancy, and Betsy.

In the 1870 and 1880 census, they are living in Eagle Township, Hancock County, Ohio.

In 1900, Mary and the children are shown in the census, still living in Eagle Township, Hancock County, Ohio. Samuel is not listed which means he died before 1900 (I believe he died Aug 25, 1881 and is the one buried in Keller Cemetery).

In 1910 census, Mary and her family have now moved to Woodbridge Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan.

Mary died in 1912.

The 1920 census Woodbridge Township, Hillsdale County, MI shows William and Samuel (both single), living with their sister Lydia and her husband John Shroats.

I'm interested in knowing if anyone has any idea what brought Mary and her family to Hillsdale County, MI after Samuel's death.

Do we know for sure that Samuel is indeed the son of John and Nancy Freed?

My Freeds are buried in the same cemetery - opposite side -- but I've been unable to tie Samuel and his family into mine. For anyone who is interested, I do have photos of Mary and Nancy's tombstones here in Hillsdale County.

Thank you.