Lance Corporal Kenneth L. Fried

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126893P

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• Interesting: accident
• Eby ID Number: 00036-3020.6
• Misfortune: 1920; accidently killed
• Residence: 1945, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Well-Known Farmer Meets Death

Lawrence Fried Pinned Under Tractor and is Drowned

Lawrence Fried was found dead beneath an overturned tractor in the ditch on the Blenheim-Wilmot townline about 2 miles south of New Dundee at two o'clock on Monday afternoon. Just how the accident occurred is not known. The accident occurred at a culvert in the road and it is believed in coming down hill he did not notice how close he was to the edge and the tractor overturned into the ditch pinning him underneath in about three feet of water. The doctors who examined the dead man said that he was uninjured but was in such a position that it was impossible for him to extricate himself, death being due to drowning.

Mr. Fried who lived about 1 ½ miles southeast of New Dundee, left his home about ten o'clock in the forenoon with his tractor to plough at another farm. Later passersby noticed the machine in the ditch by the roadside, but it was not until early in the afternoon, Mr. Fried not appearing, that is was thought he might be underneath and upon investigation the body was found submerged in three feet of water. No inquest was deemed necessary by Coroner Dr. Honsberger, of Kitchener, as it was evident the death was accidental.

The late Mr. Fried was a prominent farmer and a well-known horse and cattle breeder, showing at Toronto and London as well as at the fairs in this district. He was well known in New Hamburg. He was about 47 years of age and is survived by his widow and eight children, besides his father, John, Fried, now of Kitchener.


New Hamburg Independent, December 10, 1920

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CRUSHED TO DEATH BY TRACTOR

Lawrence (sic) Fried was found dead beneath an overturned tractor on the Blenheim-Wilmot road, about two o'clock this afternoon. He had been driving across the culbert (sic) when apparently the tractor left the road, broke through the railing and overturned in the ditch, where there was two or three feet of water. Fried was pinned underneath and was dead when found. Just when the accident occurred is not known definitely. He was taken to New Dundee and Coroner Dr. J. F. Honsberger called.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Lawrence married Agnes Snyder 24 Apr 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Benjamin Miller Snyder and Mary Ebert) was born 13 Feb 1880, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1948, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Fried
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6097.7
• Residence: 1945, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Agnes Fried, Roseville, July 13 - Mrs. Agnes Fried, 68, of Roseville, died last night at her home after a six month illness. A member of Roseville Evangelical United Brethren Church, she served as Sunday school teacher and church organist. Born in North Easthope, Feb 13 1880, she was the former Agnes Snyder, daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Benjamin Snyder. While a child, she moved to Roseville with her parents. After her husband, Lawrence Fried, died in 1920 she remained on the farm until last November when she moved to town. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Manson (Marion) Scott, of Galt; Mrs. Lorne (Beulah) Brighton and Mrs. Hubert (Dorothy) Greulich, both of New Dundee and three sons, John, Lorne, and Gordon all of Roseville. Also surviving are three brothers, Allen of Toronto; Owen of Meyronne, Sask.; Norman of Kitchener and one sister Mrs. O. G. Hallman of Kitchener. There are 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two daughters, Elva and Grace and two sons, Harrison and Kenneth, predeceased her. The funeral service will be held at the residence, Roseville, at 2 p.m. Thursdday with a service following at 2: 30 p.m. at Roseville Evangelical United Brethern Church. Rev. C. R. Kauth will officiate. Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery. The body is resting at the Poth Funeral Home, New Dundee, until Wednesday at 1: 30 p. m.

The Kitchener Record 13 Jul 1948

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• Eby ID Number: 00036-3020

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John Fried, "is married to Fannie Groff. They reside on the old 'Fried Homestead' in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, about two miles north-east of Roseville where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of six children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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FRIED & SON.

A short walk west of the village brought me to the fine two-hundred- acre stock farm of the above well known firm. I was induced to visit this place by the flattering reports of the large herd of splendid thoroughbred and grade Durham cattle kept and bred there and the numerous prizes awarded them in the face of competition with some of the leading thorough bred stock breeders in this country and the United States. Mr. Fried lives on the old homestead, where he was born, and has lived ever since. His son, Allen, lives on the adjoining farm formerly owned by the late Joseph Evans, once an old and familiar character in this neighborhood. The late Samuel Fried, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Bucks County, Pa, Aug. 5, 1804. In March, 1825, he, in company with others, walked to Canada, the trip requiring thirteen days. He settled on a farm near Blair, which is now a part of the old Wilkes' estate. He removed, however, in a few years, to Blenheim township, Oxford county, and settled on the farm now occupied by the son, and where he died, Nov. 3, 1876. The old barn is still in a good state of preservation. I am informed from reliable authority that it is the oldest bank barn in Blenheim township. It was erected during the dark days of the rebellion in 1837 and a thrilling incident is connected with its construction. One of the workmen put up a small American flag upon the comb of the frame. It was an act that meant trouble for the perpetrator, but it suddenly and mysteriously disappeared when several British officers came in search of the objectionable emblem.

Messrs. Fried & Son have been in the cattle breeding business for quite a number of years, and there are none in Ontario who have been more successful. For an admirer of splendid specimens of the bovine family, it is a delightful and instructive pastime to visit their stables. While they have a large number, and not an inferior one in the lot, I will merely allow space to mention several of their specialties and prize winners:

Blenheim Cherry (21,756) calved Jan. 5th, 1892, on the Fried farm, is a mountain of hide and tallow, weighing nearly 2,100 pounds. She was the winner of the prize at the Provincial Fat Stock Show at Brantford, and 1^st prize at the Oxford F. S. S., Ingersoll, 1897.

Oxford Rose (2,826), a most superb animal. She was easily awarded 1st prize at the Guelph Fat Stock Show as a two-year-old heifer, and Jubilee Sweepstakes, 1897. She tips the beam at 1,800 pounds.

Roan Lilly, a remarkably handsome creature was the winner of first prize at the Provincial Fat Stock Show, Brantford, 1897, and 1st prize at the Oxford Fat Stock Show, Ingersoll, 1897.

Snow Flake, pure white, and as perfect in shape and form as an animal could be, is going on two years. She weighs 1,500 pounds, and carried off 1st prize at the Provincial F. S. S, Brantford, 1897, and 1st prize at the Oxford Fat Stock Show, Ingersoll, 1897. She has thirteen 1st prizes to her credit. Carry, also a perfect beauty, won 2nd prize as a calf at the Guelph F.S.S, 1897.

Look Me Over won 1st prize as a two year-old grade steer at the Provincial Fat Stock Show, Brantford, 1897, and as a best steer, any age, and first Special Challenge Cup at Ingersoll, 1897. This animal weighed 1,900, and at Brantford the Champion Fat Steer of the United States was beaten by him.

That Mr. Fried is thoroughly experienced in feeding for the market, there is ample proof in the rapid increase in flesh made by "Look-Me-Over." His weight on Jan. 1st was 1,030 pounds, and by the following December he had gained 870 pounds.

Honest Billy, a prize winner from the ground up, won first premium at the Provincial Fat Stock Show, as a calf under one year old, and first prize at Oxford, I.S.S., Ingersoll, 1897, as a year-old. Weight, 1,200 pounds.

Were I to take the space to describe properly each animal, in the large herd of grades and thoroughbreds now being fed and cared for at the three barns of Messrs. Fried & Son, it would monopolize the entire edition of The CHRONICLE On the lower farm occupied by the son Allen, is a herd well worth the time to go and see. One thing in particular that attracted my attention on this occasion was the stable of splendid large horses in the finest condition. Nine cases out of ten where the breeding of thorough bred cattle is the leading feature, you will find the neglected horse stable sadly neglected.

Waterloo County Chronicle (186303), 24 Mar 1898, p. 8

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Mr. John Fried

There died at his home, 166 South Queen st., on July 1, Mr. John Fried, aged 80 years.

The deceased was born on his father's farm in Blenheim township where he resided until July, 17 years ago, when he moved to his late home. Surviving him are his wife (nee Fanny Groff) and three daughters, Lucinda, Mrs. E. H. Thamer; Leah, Mrs. J. Histand and Melissa, Mrs. Albert Gooding. Three sons Allan, Owen and Lawrence predeceased him.

The funeral will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday (Standard time) from the residence to Roseville for service and burial.

John married Fannie Groff 2 Nov 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Fannie (daughter of Isaac Groff and Leah Bricker) was born 7 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fannie Fried
• Eby ID Number: 00044-3343
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Fannie Groff, "was born near Galt, November 7th, 1840. She is married to John Fried, a farmer. They reside near Roseville, Ontario, where they have a family of six children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6097
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Benjamin M. Snyder
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dreying
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zion Church

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Benjamin M. Snyder, "was born April 25th, 1848. On November 23rd, 1869, he was married to Mary Ebert. He resides on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. ...'


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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BENJAMIN M. SNYDER

ROSEVILLE, Sep. 10--The respect of the community held for the late Benjamin M. Snyder, was voiced by the large number who paid tribute to his memory at the public funeral service held in the Evangelical Church, Friday afternoon. The pastor, Rev, L. H. Wagner, had charge of the service assisted by a former pastor, Rev. W. S. Heinrich, of Dashwood and Rev. H. A. Kellerman, of Waterloo. The music was supplied by the mens choir of the church and the Holm Quartet. Rev. E. E. Hallman, H. S. Hallman, Ward Snyder, Gordon, John and Lorne Fried, (grandsons of the deceased acted as casket bearers. Interment took place in the Roseville cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 11 Sep 1934 pg 11

Benjamin married Mary Ebert 23 Nov 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Ebert and Dorothy) was born 25 Nov 1848, , Germany; died 29 Sep 1923, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Oct 1923, Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6097.1
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Mary Ebert
• Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zion Church

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MARY EBERT SNYDER

Died in Roseville, Ont., on Saturday, September 29^th, 1923, at 9 o`clock p.m., Mary Ebert Beloved wife of Mr. Benjamin Snyder, aged 74 years, 10 months, 4 days. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 4^th at 2 o;clock, from the residence of her husband, to the Evangelical Church for services, thence to the Roseville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.


Funeral Card in possession of Anne Heibein Olsen. 2013

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• Eby ID Number: 00036-3014
• Immigration: 1825, , Canada
• Occupation: 1843, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Samuel Fried, "a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was born August 5th, 1804. In March, 1825, he, in company with Abraham Moyer, travelled on foot to Canada and arrived in Waterloo County, Ontario, after a thirteen days' walk. Mr. Fried was married to Nancy, daughter of Dilman and Catharine (Schwartz) Ziegler. She was born February 1st, 1810, and died October 14th, 1872. Soon after their marriage they settled in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, about two miles west of Roseville where they resided until their deaths. He died November 3rd, 1876. To them was born a family of seven children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Samuel — Nancy Ziegler. Nancy (daughter of Dilman Hunsburger Ziegler and Catherine Schwartz) was born 1 Feb 1810, Near Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 14 Oct 1872, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Fried
• Eby ID Number: 00139-8424

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Nancy Ziegler, "the second in the family, was born February 1st, 1810, and died October 14th, 1872. She was married to Samuel Fried."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Name: Isaak Graff
• Eby ID Number: 00044-3342
• Residence: 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Isaac Groff, "the second in family, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 2nd, 1818, and came to Canada, in November, 1822. On February 4th, 1840, he was married to Leah, youngest daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker. She was born July 24th, 1822, and died March 11th, 1869. Some time after his marriage he and his brother Andrew went into partnership and purchased their father's extensive possessions near Galt where the continued in business until June 2nd, 1850, when Isaac, the senior member of the firm, died. To him and his wife was born a family of six children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Isaac married Leah Bricker 4 Feb 1840, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Samuel Bricker and Rebecca Eby) was born 24 Jul 1822, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1869; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lea Bruecker
• Name: Leah Groff
• Name: Nancy Bricker
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1347
• Residence: 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Leah Bricker,"the eighth and youngest child of Samuel and Rebecca (Eby) Bricker, was born July 24th, 1822. On February 4th, 1840, she was married to Isaac Groff who was born March 2nd, 1818. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's old homestead about halfway between Preston and Galt where he died June 2nd, 1850. She died March 11th, 1869. To them were born six children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6088
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Benjamin Schneider, "was born July 4th, 1808. On February 22nd, 1831, he was married to Eliza Detweiler (No 2288) who was born October 2nd, 1811, and died September 7th, 1840. On September 26th, 1843, he was again married to Esther, daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Shuh) Miller. She was born October 23rd, 1814, and died September 9th, 1855. He resided a little west of Roseville, Ontario, where he was the owner of one of the finest tracts of land in Ontario. Here he was engaged in farming for many years, but when well advanced in years he retired from farming and had his home with his children. He died at Roseville, May 25th, 1892. His family consisted of eleven children, of whom the eldest six were born unto his first wife."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Benjamin married Esther Miller 26 Sep 1843. Esther (daughter of Abraham Miller and Barbara Shuh) was born 23 Oct 1814, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 9 Sep 1855, Near Roseville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Schneider
• Eby ID Number: 00079-4797
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist

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Esther Miller, "was married to Benjamin Snyder. They resided near Roseville, Ontario, where they both died, leaving a family of five children.


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249895
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

John — Dorothy. Dorothy was born 1815, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Ebert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249896
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran