HARDESTY, H.H., Historical Hand-Atlas (Paulding County) 1882
Joel Fry
Joel Fry - and Matilda King were both born and married in Logan county, Ohio; the birth of the former occurred on May 1, 1844, of the later November 7, 1844, and their marriage, April 3, 1867. Their children, all living at home, are: Mary M., born February 15, 1868; William C., September 25, 1869; Amos W., March 1, 1873; Laura J., June 10, 1875; Ashby R., August 12, 1877; Peter Edward, June 12, 1880. Joel’s father, Peter Fry, resides in Logan county; his mother, Emeline (Golden) Fry, died December 30, 1858. Mrs. Fry’s parents, Jacob and Mary (Rolands) King, died March 3, 1870, and September 25, 1878, respectively. Mr. Fry served in the defense of the Union, in the 128th Ohio; his brother, John Fry, was in the same regiment. Amos, another brother, served in the 4th Ohio. All were honorably discharged at the close of the war. Mr. Fry’s business is farming. Address, Payne, Paulding county, Ohio.
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