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Michael Fries

Male 1865 - 1932  (67 years)

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  1. 1.  Michael FriesMichael Fries was born 11 Sep 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Fries, Sr. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey); died 31 Dec 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 87 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96745
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Michael Fries

    The death occurred at the family residence, 87 Courtland avenue, east, Kitchener, at noon, on Saturday of Mr. Michael Fries. Death came after a three weeks' illness. Mr. Fries was born on September 11, 1865, near Winterbourne, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fries. He was occupied as a farmer there and on January 10, 1892, was married to Miss Lucinda Conrad. Six years ago he moved to Kitchener and conducted a shoe repair shop on Courtland avenue. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Albert Bruder and Mrs Harold MeCarley and by three brothers and four sisters, Dan of Kitchener, Jacob of Elmira, and John of Pakenham and Mrs. Henry Dobberthein of Clive, Iowa, Mrs. Levi Snider, Elmira, Mrs. A. W. Rhodes, Kitchener and Mrs. Armand Fulcher, Elmira. Mr. Fries was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran church. The funeral service took place on Tuesday afternoon from the family residence to St. Matthew's Lutheran church. Interment took place in St. James's Lutheran cemetery, Elmira. Rev. John Schmieder, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran church, Kitchener, had charge of the funeral.

    The Kitchener Daily Record 31 Dec 1932

    Michael married Lucinda "Lucy" Conrad 10 Jan 1892, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lucinda (daughter of Friedrich "Frederick" Conrad and Elizabeth Christman) was born 10 Jan 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Hilda Elizabeth Fries was born 14 Jul 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jul 1982, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Delphine Fries was born Sep 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Michael Fries, Sr.Michael Fries, Sr. was born 15 Oct 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Dec 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Fries and Elisabeth Margareth "Margaret" Jung); died 7 Nov 1925, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56924
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MICHAEL FRIES, SR. - Only a month after the death of his wife there passed away at his home here Michael Fries, Sr. The shock of his life partner's death and the pain of the parting was too much for his enfeebled body to withstand. The deceased was born near Heidelberg in 1889 (or possibly 1839, blurred). At the age of 22 he was married to Elizabeth Frey. They took up the duties of married life on a farm north of West Montrose, then mostly primeval forest. Here the deceased put in many a day's hard labor in clearing the forest and getting the land ready for the plough, while his wife looked after the housework and raised a large family of robust boys and girls. With industry they succeeded in building up a fine home for themselves. After about forty years of farm life, Mr. and Mrs. Fries came to spend the remaining years in quiet retirement in Elmira. They enjoyed good health until a few years ago when the infirmities of old age began to make themselves felt. The deceased is survived by a large family. They are Solomon of Saskatchewan, Veronica (Mrs. Henry Dobberthein of Iowa, Michael of Elmira, Margaret (Mrs. Wm. Dobberthein) of Elora, Daniel of Kitchener, Jacob of Elmira, John of Bollingbrook, Ont., Katie (Mrs. Plate) of Kitchener, Lydia (Mrs. Levi Snyder) of Woolwich. Christina, (Mrs. Arthur Rhodes) of Kitchener. Magdalena (Mrs. Armand Fulcher) of Elmira. One brother, Daniel of Kitchener, also 54 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren survive the deceased. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. L. Kalbfleisch of St. James church officiated. The pallbearers were six grandsons; Clayton, Fred, Clarence and Gordon Fries, Herbert Dobberthein and Gordon Plate.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Michael married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey 10 Aug 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider) was born 10 Sep 1842, , Baden, Germany; died 10 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1925, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth "Lizzie" FreyElizabeth "Lizzie" Frey was born 10 Sep 1842, , Baden, Germany (daughter of Johannes "John" Frey and Katharina "Catherine" Schneider); died 10 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1925, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fries
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-5179
    • Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Elizabeth Fries

    This afternoon the remains of the late Elizabeth Frey, beloved wife of Michael Fries, were laid in their final resting place in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery. The late Mrs. Fries was born in Baden, Germany, September 10, 1842. On August 10, 1861, she was united in marriage to Michael Fries. Mr. and Mrs. Fries lived for many years on a farm on the road between West Montrose and Elora. They moved to Elmira about 24 years ago where they have resided since.

    Mrs. Fries began to fail in health about a year ago and a fall down the cellar steps about eight days ago helped to hasten her death.

    She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband and eleven children: Solomon, Manor, Sask.; Franey (Mrs. Henry Dobberthein), Clive, Iowa; Michael, Elmira; Margaret (Mrs. William Dobberthein), Elora; Daniel, Kitchener; Jacob, Elmira; John, Packenham; Catherine (Mrs. Henry Plate), Kitchener, Lydia (Mrs. Levi Snider), Elmira; Christina (Mrs. Arthur Rhodes), Kitchener; and Magdalena (Mrs. Armond Fulcher), Elmira. There is also one brother, Christian Frey of Heidelberg. There are 54 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

    The funeral was held at two o'clock from the home on King Street to St. James' Lutheran Church for service, thence to St. James' Cemetery for burial. Rev. Mr. Kalbfleisch officiated. The Pall-bearers were the six grandsons of the deceased; Clayton Fries, Fred Fries, Gordon Fries, Edger Plate, Clarence Fires, and Herbert Dobberthein.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Children:
    1. Frances Fries died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Solomon Fries was born 7 May 1862, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1926, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Veronica "Fronika" Fries was born 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 1. Michael Fries was born 11 Sep 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret "Maggie" Fries was born 5 Sep 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1932, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Daniel F. Fries was born 25 Aug 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jacob F. Fries was born 5 Apr 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Feb 1966, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John F. Fries was born 19 Aug 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1966.
    9. Katherina "Catherine" Fries was born 23 Feb 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Sep 1931, Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Lily Fries was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Lydia Ann Fries was born 13 May 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Christina Fries was born 31 May 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1973; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Magdalena Fries was born 22 Jul 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Nov 1983, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob Fries was born 1797, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44848
    • Residence: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Jacob — Elisabeth Margareth "Margaret" Jung. Elisabeth was born 1810, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elisabeth Margareth "Margaret" Jung was born 1810, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisabeth Margareth "Margaret" Fries
    • Name: Margareth Jung
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44849
    • Residence: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Henry Fries was born 1831, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Peter Fries was born 22 Feb 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 25 May 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. Michael Fries, Sr. was born 15 Oct 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Dec 1837, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1925, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara Fries was born 5 Feb 1840, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1928, Austin, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Austin Cemetery, Austin, , Manitoba, Canada.
    5. Eliza Fries was born 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. George Fries was born 5 Feb 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1916, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried Bef 1921, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Margaret Fries was born 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Daniel Fries was born 30 Jan 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Mar 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Daniel Fries was born 15 Apr 1849, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Anna Eva Fries was born 16 Aug 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Sep 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Johannes "John" Frey was born 6 Jan 1805, , Germany (son of Samuel Binkle Frey and Eva Heer); died 27 Jul 1860, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Frey
    • Name: John Fry
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6203.44
    • Residence: 1835, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Johannes married Katharina "Catherine" Schneider 7 Apr 1835, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Katharina was born 23 Aug 1815, , Germany; died 30 Nov 1889; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Katharina "Catherine" Schneider was born 23 Aug 1815, , Germany; died 30 Nov 1889; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Schneider
    • Name: Katharina "Catherine" Frey
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6203.45
    • Residence: 1835, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Katherina "Catherine" Eby was born 13 Dec 1839, , Baden, Germany; died 7 Jul 1902, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
    2. Christiana Frey was born 25 Mar 1841, , Baden, Germany; died 2 Mar 1914, near, Wallenstein, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    3. 3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Frey was born 10 Sep 1842, , Baden, Germany; died 10 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1925, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian Frey was born 2 Mar 1845, , Germany; died 21 Jun 1930; was buried , Conestogo Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John S. Frey was born 16 Jan 1847, , Baden, Germany; died 27 Nov 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Frey was born 14 May 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1924; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Martin S. Frey was born 16 Dec 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1920, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    8. Veronica Frey was born 4 Mar 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1905; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Samuel Binkle Frey was born 1771, , Germany; died 29 Nov 1851, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-11994

    Samuel — Eva Heer. Eva was born CA 1772, , Germany; died , Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Eva Heer was born CA 1772, , Germany; died , Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eva Frey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-19789

    Children:
    1. 6. Johannes "John" Frey was born 6 Jan 1805, , Germany; died 27 Jul 1860, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Eva Frey was born Abt 1806, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Martin H. Frey was born 5 May 1810, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 17 Jun 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena H. Frey was born 24 Oct 1812, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 5 Dec 1894; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Heinrich "Henry" Frey was born 18 Apr 1815, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 19 Apr 1878, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob H. Frey was born 10 Aug 1817, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 15 May 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian Frey was born 16 Jun 1822, Dühren, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 25 Mar 1902; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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