John Fried^{[1, 2]}

1842 - 1922  (80 years)

• Name	John Fried
  Born	18 Jun 1842	Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada   [3, 4, 5]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20153484
  Eby ID Number	00036-3020
  Died	1 Jul 1922	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 5]
  Buried	Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada   [3, 5]
  Person ID	I909	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2025

  
  

  Father	Samuel Fried,   b. 5 Aug 1804, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 3 Nov 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Nancy Ziegler,   b. 1 Feb 1810, Near Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 14 Oct 1872, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 62 years)
  Family ID	F293	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Fannie Groff,   b. 7 Nov 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Dec 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 83 years)
  Married	2 Nov 1862	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Children	1. William Allan "Allan" Fried,   b. 16 Aug 1864, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 28 Apr 1920, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 55 years)   2. Lucinda Fried,   b. 5 Apr 1865, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1940  (Age 74 years)   3. Leah Fried,   b. 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1948  (Age 79 years)   4. Owen Fried,   b. 28 Apr 1871, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA ,   d. 26 Jan 1911, Star City, , Saskatchewan  (Age 39 years)   5. Lawrence Groff Fried,   b. 24 Feb 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 6 Dec 1920, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 44 years)   6. Melissa Fried,   b. 16 Apr 1876, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Apr 1948  (Age 71 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2025
  Family ID	F308	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.]. __________ 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 1st 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 ______________ 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.

  
  

• Sources

  [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 668. [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 722. [S62] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries, Roseville - Roseville Mennonite [formerly Detweiler Mennonite] CC#4493 Internet Link. Fried/ John Fried/ born June 18,1842/ died July 1,1922/ aged 80 yrs. 14 d./ Fanny Groff/ his beloved wife/ born Nov.7,1840/ died Dec.2,1923/ in her 84th year/ (A) Father (B) Mother [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. John Fried aged 20 res Blenheim born Blenheim son of Samuel and Nancy (Zeigler) married 2 Nov 1862 to Fanny Groff, aged 21 res North Dumfries born Waterloo daughter of Jacob and Lea (Bricker) [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20153484.

  
  

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  Born - 18 Jun 1842 - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Married - 2 Nov 1862 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 1 Jul 1922 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada  = Link to Google Earth