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Henry Fry

Birth	:	5 Jan 1814 Shade Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	30 Apr 1897 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lettsville Cemetery, Letts, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3278800, -91.2287400
Description	:	Taken from the Muscatine County 1889 History book page 361. Henry Fry one of the old settlers of Muscatine County of a third of century, now residing on section 31, Cedar Township, is a native of Somerset County, Pa., born Jan. 5, 1814. His parents, George and Mary Fry, had a family of nine children; Elizabeth, Susanna, John, Rebecca, Henry, Katy, Tilda, and Liddie, but weather all are yet living our subject does not know. The days of his boyhood and youth were spent upon his father's farm, but upon attaining his majority he left home and began... Read More	Taken from the Muscatine County 1889 History book page 361. Henry Fry one of the old settlers of Muscatine County of a third of century, now residing on section 31, Cedar Township, is a native of Somerset County, Pa., born Jan. 5, 1814. His parents, George and Mary Fry, had a family of nine children; Elizabeth, Susanna, John, Rebecca, Henry, Katy, Tilda, and Liddie, but weather all are yet living our subject does not know. The days of his boyhood and youth were spent upon his father's farm, but upon attaining his majority he left home and began working by the month for farmers in the neighborhood. This he continued for four years, but when twenty-five years of age was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary Fitzgerald, after which he purchased ninety acres of land which formerly belonged to his grandfather's estate. Later he rented for a time, but subsequently purchased a farm of 300 acres, which he immediately began to cultivate and improve. Seven years were there passed, when he sold it at an increase of $500 above the price which he paid, and bought another farm the same year, comprising about 300 acres, for which he paid $1,700. Upon that farm he continued to reside for six years, when he had an opportunity to sell for $2,500, which he did, and then came to Muscatine County, arriving in 1855, purchasing eighty acres of land in Cedar Township, and upon that tract he made his home for eight months, when he removed to his present place of residence on section 31 of the same Township. He now owns 300 acres of land, and carries on general farming, though only cultivating about 140 acres himself, renting the remainder. He also gives considerable attention to the raising of cattle and hogs annually, shipping from forty to 100 head of hogs annually, but his cattle sales are not as extensive as in former years. Mr. and Mrs. Fry are the parents of 14 children, two of whom died in infancy: Noah who was born July 21, 1841, was killed at Indianapolis, Ind., in a railroad accident, which was caused by the collision of two trains, when he was returning from the war; Josiah, born December 4, 1842, is a resident of this County; Cyrus, born June 27, 1844, is engaged in farming in Page County, Iowa; Eliza Jane, born Feb. 21, 1846, is the wife of John Cedar, (This is suppose to be Coder) whose home is in Cedar Township; Franklin, born Aug. 21, 1847, is living in Cedar Township; Sarah, wife of Joseph Marsden (This is suppose to be Morrison), was born, March 17, 1849, and is a resident of Muscatine; Matilda, wife of Peter Brookhart, was born Nov. 16, 1850, and is and is now living in Cedar Township; Harriet born June 30, 1852, and is the wife of Alonzo Epperly, a resident of St. Paul, Minn.; Mary, born Dec. 28, 1853, wedded William Harvey, of Cass County, Iowa; Eve, born Sept. 30, 1855, married Nicholas Herric (This is suppose to be Herrick), a resident farmer of Cedar Township; John, born, Jan 8, 1858, is living on his father's farm; William H., born Sept. 23, 1862, and died May 8, 1864. For over forty years Mr. and Mrs. Fry have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and have lived to see their children become useful and honored members of society, all of them being members of the church with the exception of one. Mr. Fry cast his ballot with the Republican party, and is one of the leading citizens of the County, with whose history he has been identified for thirty-four years. Taken, Muscatine, IA, Journal FRYE CAME WEST Henry Frye and wife, Mary Fitzgerald, came to 76 Twp. by covered wagon from Lancaster, Pa. in 1855, and settled on a farm now owned by their granddaughter, Mabel Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Frye were the parents of 14 children of which 6 were daughters. Mrs. Wells recalls stories of her grandfather, who after working from dawn till dark in the fields, would place a lamp in the window to shine outside where he made candles to help light the home. Her grandmother bought one of the first Howe sewing machines so her daughters could help with the family sewing but never learned to use the machine herself. When Peter Brookhart and wife took the farm over they moved the barns and other buildings from the south side of the road to their present position on the north side. Mabel also recalls medicine shows coming through the country and camping in their woods. These were a great source of pleasure to the children and old folks as well, with trained dogs and other acts that were put on between the selling of patent medicines which were supposed to have wonderful healing powers. Some of the other entertainment afforded them in these early days were ice cream socials in the summer and oyster suppers and spelling bees in the winter. Mr. Peter Brookhart, Mrs. Wells' father was champion speller of Muscatine Co. at that time. From the Muscatine IA, Journal, May 6, 1897, page 3. Obituary Henry Fry was born Jan. 5, 1814 in Somerset County, Penn., and died April 30, 1897, aged 83 years 3 months and 2 days. On the 20th day of September, 1838, he was united in marriage with Mary Fitzgerald, who survives him. Their early life was one of hardship and toil, beginning as they did without any of this world's goods. Fourteen children were born to Brother and Sister Fry, three sons and one daughter having preceded their father to the spirit world, The ones who are living are; Josiah, Cyrus, Frank and John Fry, Mrs, John Coder, Mrs. Jos. Morrison, Mrs. Peter Brookhart and Mrs. C. Herrick of Muscatine County, Iowa; Mrs. L. M. Epperly of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. W. C. Harvey of Marne, Cass County, Iowa. They had fifty two grandchildren, of whom forty-three are living, and twelve great-grandchildren, who are all living. Brother Fry was converted and united with the M. E. church in the year 1854. He often spoke of the religious instruction he had when young and how Jesus was with him in camp-meetings and revivals. He, with his family, moved to Iowa in May, 1856, and had resided in Muscatine County ever since. Brother Fry was one of the industrious and staunch citizens of this community. He came here when the country was new and by industry, economy and good management he made his way up. First he bought an eighty and kept adding to and improving till he owned one of Iowa's magnificent farms. As a neighbor he was accommodating and peaceable; he was a model husband, affectionate, gentle, forbearing, and a great lover of home. As a father he had so impressed himself upon his children that they rise up and call him blessed. While Bro. Fry was not a sectarian he was a loyal Methodist, loving above all others the church of his choice, and was an exemplary profession and a happy, steadfast Christian. His honorable life and Christian example had been a constant benediction to this community. While his lips are closed in death and we shall not hear his familiar voice again, he continues to speak to us in unmistakable tones, "follow me as I have followed Christ." The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, May 2nd at 11 a.m. A very large concourse of people assembled to look for the last time upon the face of their friend and brother. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. D. C. Bevan. His text was Philippians 1:21 "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." The remains were laid to rest in the Letts cemetery. He was in 1850 Shade Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania Henry Fry 35 farmer Mary Fry 35 Noah Fry 9 Josiah Fry 8 Cyrus Fry 6 Eliza Fry 5 Franklin Fry 3 Sarah Fry 1 Matilda Fry age 2 months. 1860 Cedar Township, Muscatine County, Iowa Census taken June 6, 1960; Post Office Strawberry Hill Henry Fry farmer 36 born PA Value of Real Estate 2000 Personal Estate 900; Mary Fry 43 born PA; Noah Fry 19 born PA;, Josiah Fry 17 born PA; Cyrus Fry 15 born PA; Eliza Fry 14 born PA; Franklin Fry 12 born PA; Sarah Fry 11 born PA; Matilda Fry 9 born PA; Harriet Fry 8 born PA; Mary Fry 6 born PA; Eve Fry 4 born PA; John Fry 1 born IA; 1870 Seventy-Six Township, Muscatine County, IA; Henry Fry farmer 55 born PA; Mary Fry 52 born PA; Frank Fry 21 born PA; Harriet Fry 18 born PA; Mary Fry 16 born PA; Eve Fry 14 born PA; John Fry 11 born PA; James Fry 9 born IA; Eve Oaks 70 born PA; 1880 Census: Seventy-Six, Muscatine County, Iowa Page 250A Henry Fry, head, 67, born PA, Farmer, Fa: born PA, Mo: born PA Mary Fry, Wife, 62 born PA, Keeping House, Fa: born PA, Mo: born PA Fenie Fry, GDau, 11 born IA, Fa: born PA, Mo: born IA Michael CODY, Other, Single, 22 born IA, Fa: born IRE, Mo: born IRE Research Source June Welsch e-mail [email protected]∼aged 83 years; place of burial unknown; if you know where the burial took place, please notify IAGENWEB.ORG, Muscatine County

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Henry Fry's memorial is located at: Lettsville Cemetery, Letts, Louisa County, USA.
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Henry Fry death on 30 Apr 1897 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3278800
Longitude: -91.2287400

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Mary Elizabeth Fitzgerald Fry

(1818 - 1902)

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Mrs Matilda Fry Brookhart

(1850 - 1925)

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