Ralph Fried

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369617

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Ralph Fried Passes

Ralph Fried of Roseville passed away Sunday, February 8th in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, following a lengthy illness. He was 77.

A. member of Grace United Church, Roseville, born in Blenheim Township where he farmed for most of his life until retirement.

Son of the late Allan Fried and Rachel Gehman; brother of Clayton and Cleo (Mrs. Edgar Latsch), both of Roseville; predeceased by two brothers, Ephraim and Russel; three sisters Mrs. Loretta Wanner, Mrs. Gertrude Veitch and Mrs. Ethel Brodhaecker.

Funeral and committal service was held Tuesday at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, with Mr. Elmer D. Harke officiating. Interment Roseville, Cemetery.

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• Family Photograph: William Allan and wife Rachel
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• Name: Allan Fried
• Eby ID Number: 00036-3020.2
• Occupation: 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Death of Prominent Farmer

Mr. Allan Fried Succumbs to Typhoid Fever

We are sorry to report the death of one of our most prominent farmers, Mr. Allan Fried, who died on Wednesday night, after a short illness, in his 57th year. The late Mr. Fried had not been in the best of health lately but still able to be up and around until last Friday night when he took very ill, and when the doctor was summoned he pronounced it typhoid fever. He became delirious the same night and remained so intermittently until death came to his relief. He was married to Rachael Gehman about 31 years ago. To them were born eight children, all of whom survive: Ephriam, Mrs. Wilfred Wanner, Mrs. Melville Veitch, Ralph, Russel, Clayton, Cleo, and Ethel, at home; besides these he leaves to mourn their loss his aged parents, three sisters and one brother. He was a member of the Evangelical Church here and has been a prominent man in this community. He has been a successful exhibitor of cattle and horses at fall fairs for many years. The funeral was held at his late residence on Sunday afternoon, thence to the Evangelical Church for service, thence to the cemetery, and was largely attended. The four sons and two sons-in-law acted as pallbearers. In his death the family loses a kind husband and loving father. The community extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved widow and family.

Ayr News May 6 1920 pg 8

William married Rachel Gehman 25 Dec 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of David Gehman and Margaretta "Margaret" Knarr) was born 28 Apr 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1949; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: William Allan and wife Rachel
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20153197
• Name: Rachel Fried
• Eby ID Number: 00037-3028.2
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1883, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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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: 00037-3028
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• 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; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; retired person

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David Gehman, "is married to Margaret Knarr. They reside in Blenheim Township where he is farming. They have one child named Rachel."


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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Died In Blenheim Township, Ont., on Sunday, December 16th, 1917, at 7. 10 o'clock, p. m, David Gehman, aged 79 years, 9 months, 2 days. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday afternoon, 19th inst., at 1. 30 o'clock, from the residence of Mr. A. Fried, thence to the Roseville Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Funeral Cards

David — Margaretta "Margaret" Knarr. Margaretta (daughter of Johannes "John" Knarr and Catherine Pfaff) was born 15 Feb 1837, Altenkirchen , Rhein Bayern, Germany; died 16 Apr 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaretta "Margaret" Gehman
• Eby ID Number: 00037-3028.1
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Misfortune: 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; suicide by drowning

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20153739
• 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: 00037-3022
• Residence: 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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

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Solomon Gehman, "Of the many families emigrating from Pennsylvania to Canada during the beginning of the present century, we find the name Gehman. The progenitor of the Gehmans of this county was Solomon.

A native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was born October 2nd, 1800. In 1826 he, in company with Henry Moyer and family, Jacob and Abram Clemens with their families, John and George Shoemaker, Jacob Kolb and family, Schiedel, Clemmer, Mohr, and others, moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario. Mr Gehman settled in North Dumfries Township, two miles east of Roseville, on the farm now possessed by his son, Rev. Solomon. The old progenitor was married to Catharine, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Gabel) Bechtel. She was born December 21st, 1810, and died June 21st, 1845. After her decease Mr Gehman was married to Magdalena, daughter of John and Magdalena (Baumann) Good. She was born January 24th, 1813. Mr Gehman died August 14th, 1872."

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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Fell asleep in Jesus, on the 14th of August, in Dumfries township, Waterloo county, Ontario, Solomon Gehman, aged 71 years, 10 months, and 12 days. He was afflicted for over a year with dropsy, which finally settled on his heart. He was confined to his bed only three days, during which time he suffered great pain, which he bore with christian patience. He was buried on the 17th, followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends and relatives, upon which occasion Daniel High preached a discourse in German, from 2 Tim. 4: 7, 5, and John McNelly in the English language.

The deceased was born in Herford township, Berks county, Pa., and his father John Gehman was a minister in the Mennonite church 38 years, in Upper Milford, Lehigh county, Pa. In his youth Solomon emigrated(sic) to Canada, in the year 1822, where his neighbors at that time were Indians. He was married to Catharine Bechtel in 1827. In 1815 (???) his first wife died and in 1849 he was married a second time to widow Magdalena Weber, whose maiden name was Good. With his first wife he had 10 children, two of whom are dead. With his last wife he had 3 children of whom also one died. He leaves a deeply afflicted widow and ten children to mourn their loss. May God grant them grace, and though it be through many tears and much tribulation, to fit and prepare themselves for the home of the blessed in his eternal kingdom.

"Weep not around my bier.
When I am dead.
Nor drop the friendly tear
Upon my head.
Afar in yonder sky
I'll find my home,
And wait in realms of light
For you to come."

Herald of Truth - Volume IX, Number 10 - October, 1872, page 158, 159

Solomon — Katharine "Catherine" Bechtel. Katharine (daughter of Deacon Jacob Bechtel and Elizabeth Gabel) was born 21 Dec 1810, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Dickie Settlement Cemetery, North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Bechtel
• Name: Katharine "Catherine" Gehman
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0806

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Catharine Bechtel "the ninth member of the same family, was married to Solomon Gehman. They resided near Blair, Ontario, where they had a family of several children."

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• Name: Johannes "John" Knorr
• Name: John Knarr
• Name: John Knorr
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2936.44
• Occupation: 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagon maker
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Johannes married Catherine Pfaff 22 Nov 1835, Altenkirchen , Rhein Bayern, Germany. Catherine was born CA 1811, of, Germany; died CA 1850, Altenkirchen , Rhein Bayern, Germany. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Knarr
• Eby ID Number: 00032-2936.45