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Fries/Friess/ Freeze/Freese

iceman32 — 2009-09-14 01:02:17Z

I am writing in hopes that some one who's surname is Fries can help this surname Freeze. I have been doing research for about 12 yrs and I have found out that my surname Freeze has not always been spelled that way. My gggrandfather Daniel Fries b.1786 Shanandoah and wife Catherine Pence married in 1815 in Sanandoah changed his name when they moved to Ohio and spelled it Freeze,living their a few years moving to Indiana and found their spelling now a Freese. If your surname is Fries,I understand those who live in Virgina pronounce it as if you are saying Freeze, and we in Ohio when saying Fries are pronouncing it as that, Fries as saying frying something. Whatever the case being,I am asking if you have any info. on this Daniel Fries as to who his parents were. There is info.that a Russell Pence has made it pubic that Daniel Fries and Catherine Pence both born and maried in Shenandoah but when asked for the source there seems to be none. Would you not think his parents were present??? This is my question, WHO WERE HIS PARENTS etc???? does any one know? I am willing to pay for REAL INFO. Write me Mel Freeze e-address,iceman32@comcast.net THANKS mel

Re: John Fries

rgmerritt3 — 2009-09-08 18:47:02Z

Hello, Sergia!

Are you still doing family history? I am retired now so am really getting into it. Please let me hear from you.

Thanks,

Bob

Re: John Fries

freas777 — 2009-09-06 20:21:20Z

Judy..
Will check when I return home to FL...I know for sure I'm related to Simon Fries and John...Will check my parents research and get back to you...Know for sure the Frieses came from Friesland and the Friesian Islands originally...
All the best...A distant relative
Sam

Re: John Fries

oshaunessys — 2009-09-06 15:47:49Z

Sam,
Do you descend from Johannes Fries who settled in NJ in the mid 1700's?

Judi
A descended of Johannes

Re: John Fries

freas777 — 2009-09-05 22:08:46Z

Dear Relatives...
My mom and dad before they passed did extensive research on our geneology...My Dad was a Son of the American Revolution thus I am as well..I will share what they found...I know for sure I am a direct descendant of John Fries...I grew up in Montgomery County, Pa...Dad's name Was Samuel James Freas as is mine, my son's, and my grandson's...I will have to find their research but it is impressive...I live in Vero Beach, Fl...
All the best to all,
Sam Freas Ed. D.

FRIES Mitchell Edward 1957-1958

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-18 18:33:28Z

FRIES Mitchell Edward 1957-1958

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,711 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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

Re: Curious Connection

sarahkowen — 2009-08-10 23:19:41Z

My great great grandmother was Catherine Friese, of Bucks County, PA, who married Samuel Watson, whose grandfather was Dr. John Watson, also of Bucks Cty. Ancestors of Watsons came to America in early 1700's, with letter of recommendation from the Quaker Church in Cumberland County, England.

Re: Paul Fries Newark NJ

laurafries12 — 2009-08-07 03:17:18Z

Mary,

I believe that Paul Fries was my great great grandfather. Henry (Harry) Fries was my great grandfather and my grandfathter was Leslie Aloyisius (sp?) Fries, who grew up in Newark, and eventually resided in Glen Ridge.

Connection?

Lori Fries

Seeking greatgrandmother

malikailorestat — 2009-07-22 17:05:21Z

My great grand mother was a full blooded Cheyenne. She married a Fry, fries or Fry's. He then was disinherited due to marryling a native American. He came from a oil rich family. He later started Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery among other things. He was a Catholic. Her daughter then married a Jessie Collins. She was then disinherited due to her husband being divorced! Her daughters was Edith C. Collins, Pat Collins, Mary Collins. Their son was Jessie Collins Jr.

Lydia D. Fries - Montgomery County, PA born 1840's

rcsds — 2009-06-15 23:51:28Z

My husband's great grandmother is Lydia Fries - born 1843-48? and lived in Montgomery County, PA. Census records from 1850 show 2 sisters Susan and Christiana and 1 brother Solomon Fries.

Anyone have any additional info?

Lydia D. Fries from Germany to PA

rcsds — 2009-06-15 12:28:58Z

Re: Fries

saramac58 — 2009-06-11 16:59:42Z

I realize this is an old post but I'm clutching at straws. I am interested in the Christian Reihl mentioned. Can anyone tell me anything about him. I've already checked the Riehle board. In fact I administer it.

My paternal grandmother, Fannie Rosalie Roberts, her mother was Susuan Riehl, dau. of Christian Riehl and Susan Davis.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sarah McCray
saramac@windstream.net

DNA Results

JanieWilkeyMay — 2009-03-26 13:16:57Z

I just posted DNA results for my brother, William N Wilkey III. Our maternal gggg grandfather was Theodore Fries, born 1814. If any of you want to compare DNA results with your own please go to the DNA results page now and plug in your results. I also have a website on www.tribalpages.com for : Izard-Schmidt-Fries Families. Sign the guestbook when you visit and let me know if you find a connection. It is a work in progress and I will be adding more information in the days to come.

Helen, Louise, Harry

snavemom — 2009-03-03 10:31:16Z

Their mother was my granfather's sister. Carolyn was widowed and her maiden name was Caroline Hasenstab b 1894. The children were born 1915 to 1918. My grandfather lived with them for many years.

Carolyn remarried Henry P Arnold and raised the 3 children with him.

WWII Le Havre, France photo with man's last name Fries

avigailsmommy — 2009-02-19 05:02:50Z

This photo is of a group of soldiers in France during WWII. The 3rd man from the left on the front row standing is my husband's grandfather James Sisko. I am so grateful to him for having written on the back of this photo the last name of every man....as follows:

**********************************
Rear Row. L.To.R.
Ratliff, Gudger, Redmon, Collins, Coffman, Brown, Bonza, Wilson
"Front. Row Standing"
Fries, Jilik, me [this would be James Sisko], Johnson, James, Burdette, Gibbons.
Sitting
Virrouso, Purdue, Olfano, Eppinger, Halor, Hunter, Dillon, Hancock, Prettitore.
Le Havre France
March 1945
**********************************************
I certainly hope this helps bring life to the genealogical collection of all of the men in the photo. If you might know who any of these men are including Mr. Fries, please contact me by replying or email. Thanks, Amber Harkins

FRIES Jason Thomas 1969-1987

t42Moore — 2009-01-20 12:49:00Z

FRIES Jason Thomas 1969-1987

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 200,300 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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FRIES Thomas Lee and Sandra Lynn

t42Moore — 2009-01-20 12:48:49Z

FRIES Thomas Lee and Sandra Lynn

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 200,300 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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

Re: Conrad and Ann Fries: Germany>Russia>Canada>Idaho>Wisconsin

kathylapella — 2009-01-13 19:18:36Z

Hello Sue,
It has been awhile since you wrote your emails.
You may have found this information.
My Fries line is from Stahl, but I have information
on the Fries line from Hussenbach Colony, Russia.

I have Conrad FRIES b 12 Nov 1887 in my records.
His parents:
Jacob FRIES 1861 and Maria Elisabeth KREUZER 1861

A chart was done of the Hussenbach line by Dr. Pleve in
Russia, back into Germany. Commissioned by Irene Rube.
http://www.ahsgr.org/surname_charts_A_G.htm#f

If you have any problems, please let me know.
I would love to add your information to my records,
this would allow me to connect other lines in the future.

thank you and good luck!
Kathy Brehm LaPella
www.LaPella.net
LaPella@msn.com

Re: Johanne Martinus (d.c. 1771 Knowltown Twp, NJ AND Martinius Fries, his son

2006-10-30 21:35:18Z

Judy, Received message asking if I'm still interested in Marthenus Fies, Johannes Fries, etc. Yes I am. Can you email me at my address of Kishpaugh730@aol.com? I seem to get lost on the message board since I've not been on it for a few years now. Have to reeducate myself. Thanks, Florence

Re: Old photo Album found

WestKYGenealogy — 2007-10-29 03:22:23Z

Hello Rick,
Sorry to say i no longer have the album, but i do have them scanned so i can offer you a CD of the photos instead.

If interested contact me at westkygenealogy@yahoo.com

Don Howell

Death of Mr. Bror T. Fries in Sweden

davwayell — 2007-11-11 00:58:56Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Bror T. Fries, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Fries died in Sweden on December 17, 1914.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Jacob Freeze (Fries) German/American Ancestry

CWestfall55 — 2008-02-17 20:08:41Z

My FRIES/FREES family also came from Hesse, Darmstadt. The name was Johan/John Robert FRIES, b. 1836 in Baden, Mannheim, Germany. Married in 1863 to Barbara Elizabeth STRUBEL in Hesse, Darmstadt. They emigrated to Erie Co. PA to be near her parents in 1866. They had daughter b. in Erie Co. PA and moved to S/E Iowa in 1870.

Have not been able to locate any parents or siblings names of John FRIES/FREES.

Re: FRIES from Germany to PA 1898

CWestfall55 — 2007-08-12 03:10:55Z

I have John (Johann) FRIES/FREES b. 1836 in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Married Barbara STRUBEL in about 1863 in Germany. They came to the US in 1851 and settled for awhile in Erie, PA. They moved on to Iowa by 1870.

Cheryl

Re: Fries in Old Stone Cemetery - VA

johnboyd9962 — 2007-04-04 22:07:54Z

People start arriving about 11 am and lunch is served about noon. Lots of good eats and plenty of time to talk. I don't know what route you will take to Winchester, but you can give me a call on my cellphone, (540 336-4098)and I'll guide you in. Or you can call Mrs. Swisher. The lunch is followed by a brief service.

Re: Fries in Old Stone Cemetery - VA

johnboyd9962 — 2007-03-30 13:56:05Z

Good morning! The old stone church event is held the 3rd Saturday in August, beginning about noon. A covered dish is always appreciated. The old stone church is located near White Hall, just off of Rt 522 North, about 5 miles from Winchester. Let me know if you receive this reply and if I can be of further help. Regards, John

Seeking Jacob D. Fries of 28th PVI, Co. E

JoeNihen — 2008-06-22 01:29:24Z

I am seeking information about Jacob D. Fries who served during the Civil War in the 28th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company E.

An obituary, photo, family stories, facts, and documents not found on the internet would be appreciated.

Information about any member of the 28th, Co. E, would also be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Re: Fries Rebellion

stevenenders1 — 2008-12-14 17:59:25Z

my mom Betty Freeze
her dad Elton Freeze texas
his dad Odie Freeze texas
his dad Sabe freeze Tennessee
his dad Elijah K. Freeze North Carolina
his dad John Rufus Freeze Pennsylvania/North Carolina
his dad John Fries Pennsylvania born around 1960
could anyone give me any information if I am related to the John Fries in the Fries Rebellion

Re: Freeze (Fries) Ancestry

rayfri — 2007-05-28 14:23:10Z

Mardella:
I'm not sure if we have talked before or not... but your post caught my attention because it mentions Simon, son of Michael, and brother of Anna Marie.

I am related to Simon Friess, son of Johan Michael Friess and Maria Charlotta Fechter. They came from Germany. Simon had a sister named Anna Marie...

ANNA MARIA FRIESS was born Abt. 1745 in Berks County, Pennsylvania,
and died Aft. 1812 in probably Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
She married CHRISTOPHER LENHART Abt. 1764 in Berks County,
Pennsylvania, son of JOHANN LENHARDT and MARIA MARGARETHA. He was born Abt. 1740 in Germany, and is believe to have died 1812 in Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Could these be your Simon, Michael and Anna Maria?
Ray Friess rayfrijr@msn.com

Re: "MY" Frey's/Fries geography :-)

jks129 — 2008-12-13 02:28:32Z

Jacob Fries was born in 1713 in Friesland, Germany. His wife is unknown. Their son Jacob was born in 1736. It is not known why they came to America. Jacob (1713) and his family immigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania in 1738 near Buck Co., Pa. Bucks County was one of the three original counties in Pennsylvania. It was named by William Penn in 1682 after Buckinghamshire England, the county where he lived and his family originated from. Bucks is the abbreviation for Buckinghamshire, and both names are used interchangeably in England. Penn's home, Pennsbury Manor, is located within Bucks County.

Is this your family?

Seeking sibs: Jennifer J. & Alex T. FRIES b. 1960s CA

grizziesgirl — 2008-03-15 20:08:54Z

Jennifer J. FRIES b. 2 Jan 1962 and her brother, Alex T. b. 4 Nov 1964 in L.A. County CA to Judith (McPHEE) FRIES (don't know Mr. FRIES given name) who was the daughter of Dorothy Jane (HAMRICK) McPHEE and W. Huntley McPHEE. Dorothy (HAMRICK) McPHEE d. 1989 in Pasadena. I am a HAMRICK descendant hoping to communicate with these FRIES cousins and would be grateful for help locating them.

Re: Frease Geneology

llwong1 — 2008-11-04 19:51:46Z

Hi Dean,

If you get this message then please contact me at the University of Calgary. My email address is: llwong@ucalgary.ca.

Hope to hear from you,

Lloyd Wong

Mary (Wood) FRIES b. c. 1834, Bradford Co., PA

oshaunessy — 2008-07-22 22:07:01Z

I am looking for information on Mary (Wood) FRIES b. c. 1834 to Josiah Wood and Miriam Bixby in Bradford Co., PA. Lived in Sylvania, PA until c. 1868. Wife of Martin Fries. Mother of Lorena, Lydia, Martin, Mary, Ida, Martin and William T.

Forced Exit After Cutting off Ear!

carrieosorio33 — 2008-12-23 06:43:19Z

My dad has always said that his family had to emigrate from Russia/Germany because his grandpa cut off the ear of his captain in the army. My dad's name is Rick. His dad's name was Rynold or mayber Reynold. I think John may be Rynold's dad.

Everyone ended up in Washington state, eventually. Does anyone out there know anything?

Descendants of Theodore Fries

JanieWilkeyMay — 2008-07-02 15:54:25Z

I am looking for any and all information on Theodore Fries, b.1814 in Germany. His wife was Wilhelmina Clunkard. He lived in Harris County, Texas and that is all the info I have on him. If any of you want to look at my website go to www.tribalpages.com and look for Descendants of Henry Izard, 1542 Weston,,Hertfordshire,England
Please sign the guestbook and let me know if you find any connections.

Theodore Fries/ Elizabeth Kolbe

JanieWilkeyMay — 2006-11-27 01:00:05Z

I am looking for information on my ggg grandparents. Born in Harris County, Texas and are buried in Spring Branch, Texas. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Parents of Otto Fries?

JanieWilkeyMay — 2006-11-27 01:00:05Z

I had a cousin named Otto Fries in Dayton, Texas. His father, Herman Fries, was my great uncle. Lenora Fries Rosser was Otto's sister.

Re: Hans Fries and Amelia Jensen ,Denmark to Clinton Iowa~ abt 1887

sandiolson101 — 2007-10-03 02:18:09Z

The name was to be JENSEN

Hans Fries and Amelia Jensen ,Denmark to Clinton Iowa~ abt 1887

sandiolson101 — 2007-06-29 03:08:48Z

Emelia was the daughter of PETER JENS JENSEN and SENA CHRISTIANSEN ... They are found living on Hickory St in the 1905, Clinton Iowa Census , Amelia and Hans FRIES had 3 children Christin born 1893 in Iowa.... Harry b.1895 Iowa and Nels b. 1899 in Iowa.
Amelia had 2 brothers I don't have names for but these old papers of my mothers state that one was living in Waukeegan, Wisconsin in 1967
Also found at their address in 1905 is a , Lillian and Eugene CHRISTIANSEN, Possible cousins /relations to Amelias mother Sena Christiansen Jensen...
Amelia seems to have come to America in 1887, She was born in 1876 so I Imagine She could have spent time in Wisconsin wich is where the other family members settled... I do find her parents also living on Hickory St. , in Clinton.
Anybody show these people in their line?
Sure would like to share info.
Sandi

Hans Fries and Amelia Hensen ,Denmark to Clinton Iowa~ abt 1887

sandiolson101 — 2007-06-29 03:08:06Z

Re: FRIES from Germany to PA 1898

cdgomberg — 2007-08-11 23:30:36Z

FWIW - My ancestor Robert C. Fries / Frees (b 1825 Germany) came to Pennsylvania abt 1860 via Philadelphia. By 1870 he had settled in Montgomery County PA where he became a well known printer / publisher. So far I have been able to identify one sibling - an August Fries / Frees (b abt 1832 Germany). In 1880 he is living in Philadelphia and is working as a printer.

I put this information out there to see if it might connect in. Often family came to the country and settled where other family (cousins, siblings etc) were.

Pls let me know if this helps. Best Regards, Chris

Re: Fries in Old Stone Cemetery - VA

Mardella71 — 2007-03-30 19:48:18Z

Is this a Saturday afternoon only? How many people might be there?
We are going to plan on being there.
Do we just come, or is there someone we need to notify?
Please e-mail me at Mardella4730@aol.com.
Thanks

Re: Fries in Old Stone Cemetery - VA

Mardella71 — 2007-03-29 23:53:08Z

I am interested in attending the Fries reunion in August. Is there someone I can contact about exactly where this is held and when?
Mardella

Re: Simon Fries (Baltimore, Maryland)

emartin791 — 2007-02-13 03:15:11Z

Not sure if you are still around as this was 7 years ago I am related to this lineage. My grandfather was John Melvin Fries b. 1924 son of Henry Herman Fries b. 1890. who was son of Simon Fries b. 1861. We must be related!!

Are you related to John (Johann) Fries?

cantorjoeocho — 2007-12-23 05:26:01Z

FRIES, JOHN M. (ca. 1818-?). John (Johann) Fries, early architect and builder, was born in Bavaria, the son of Johann Moritz Fries, a veteran of Napoleon's Russian campaign. While he was still a youth, his family immigrated to America and settled in Dayton, Ohio. In 1846 Fries moved to Texas. The ship on which he was traveling was wrecked near Galveston, and he spent a brief time in the area before moving on to San Antonio around 1847. There Fries, trained as an architect and builder, settled and opened a practice. Over the course of the next several decades he designed and constructed numerous buildings and residences in and around San Antonio, including the City Market House (1858; razed 1926), the Menger Hotel (1859), the James Vance house (1859; razed), and the Nat Lewis and Tunstall homes. Fries also served as a contractor for the construction of the State House in Austin in 1854. In addition, he is believed to have been responsible, along with Edwin Burr Babbitt, for rebuilding the badly damaged Alamo in 1850, when its famous curved parapet was added.

Fries was active among San Antonio Germans and was engaged in many civic projects. He was married to Salome Enderle, a native of Germany from Castroville. Their son, Louis Fries, later became an official in the Pierce Fordyce Oil Association. Around 1860 Fries moved to Gillespie County, where he and his son operated a sheep ranch. In 1870 he was living in Maverick County; he apparently died before 1880.

FRIES Samuel S Sammy 1923 2003

t42swisher_dencotx — 2008-10-10 21:56:35Z

FRIES Samuel S Sammy 1923 2003

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Swisher Cemetery, Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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FRIES Mary 1885 1949

t42swisher_dencotx — 2008-10-07 12:50:21Z

FRIES Mary 1885 1949

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Swisher Cemetery, Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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FRIES John L 1873 1948

t42swisher_dencotx — 2008-10-07 12:50:11Z

FRIES John L 1873 1948

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Swisher Cemetery, Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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Curious Connection

friesr29 — 2008-12-23 01:07:40Z

After reading a bit on the Fries “Rebellion” and tracing my ancestry back to a roadblock, I have found a curious connection.

During the “Rebellion”, the Michel Bobst was a tax assessor. The community put a boycott on other Bobst family ventures.

My ggg-grandfater, Joseph Fries was born in Bucks County PA May 4, 1817. His father is John Fries (likely Jr) born in PA as well and living in Richland during the 1820 censes.

Sometime during the 1820’s, John picked up and moved to New Lisbon, Columbiana, Ohio then to Marion County by 1840 where he died in 1846 in the home of his son-in-law Noah Leatherberry. Noah married John’s dauther Mary Ann b. 1812 in PA.

In 1856, Joseph and wife America (Mohn) b. 1830 and his brother John (jr) and wife Anna (Willman) moved to the Nebraska Territory where they were the some of the first settlers.

Now the interesting part is that Joseph travelled out with Christian Bobst and his son Gorge T. Bobst. John and Joseph’s brother George settled in Nebraska a bit later financing John Fries’ Mill in Dubois Nebraska

So, what is my roadblock? Well as strong as the evidence is that John Fries buried in Marion County, Ohio is the son of John Fries of the “Rebellion” I have found not real proof.

So, the question is in 1783 and 1817, how may Fries’ lived in Bucks County PA? Is there any account to the children of John Fries of the “Rebellion” to disqualify my John Fries?

John Fries was married to an Elizabeth, both are buried in the Old Marion Cemetery. Any info on her madden name?

If John in Marion is not the son of John of the “Rebellion”, who is he?

Thanks,
Rod Fries

Re: John Fries from Bucks County PA

friesr29 — 2008-02-17 19:35:15Z

I think i found them burried in Old Marion Cemetery in Ohio. I am farily confident that they had Mary Ann, John and Joseph... Probably more...

The obit said John Fries died in the home of is son-in-law Noah M Leatherberry. Noah was married to Mary Ann. After John's death, they moved to Nemaha Kansas not too far from where John and Joseph moved to in Pawnee county Nebraska.

In the history books, it mentions a Jacob, Henry and George. I could not hid an support for these syblings other than come contradicting articles.

What do you have on the marriage of John and Elizabeth? I could not find anything on it. Got any leades on their parents?

Re: Old photo Album found

CharlesFriese79 — 2007-10-29 02:25:22Z

Don,

I have a Jenny Friese who lived in the Shippensburg area and a William & Charlotte Friese who also lived in Shippensburg/Chambersburg area in the 1880's. I am very interested in the photo's if tou still have them.

Rick Friese