Franklin H. Fry ^{1 2 3}

   Other names for Franklin were Frank Frey ⁴ and Frank Fry.

   FamilySearch ID: LHZ6-QKC.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1850 in Cumru Twp., Berks, PA. ⁵ The 1850 census recorded Michael Fry, farmer, 40, living with wife Elisabeth, 38; Lucy, 14; Franklin, 16; Margaret, 12; Amanda, 7; and Mahler, 1 month. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

2. Census in 1860 in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster, PA. ⁶ The 1860 census recorded Michael Fry, farmer, 53, living with wife Lydia, 50; Franklin, cooper, 24; John, 10; and Amanda, 16. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania. Michael's real estate was valued at $3,300 and his personal estate at $1,000.

3. Residence: on 7 Jul 1910 in Adamstown, Lancaster, PA. ⁴

4. Cause of Death: general weakness caused by chronic gastritis, 18 Sep 1919, Spring Twp., Berks, PA. ¹

5. Obituary: Ephrata Review: obituary of Franklin H. Fry on 26 Sep 1919 in Ephrata Twp., Lancaster, PA. ⁷ Franklin H. Fry, a well known resident of Brecknock township, Berks county, died at his home near Adamstown on Thursday afternoon of last week, from infirmities due to old age, at the advanced age of 86 years, 8 months, and 17 days. He is survived by his wife Elisabeth, nee Gehman and the following children: Clara, wife of James Behm, Adamstown; J. M. L. Fry, near Adamstown; A. R. L. Fry, at home; John Fry, near Adamstown. There are also 11 surviving grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. John H. Fry, of Red Run is a surviving brother, and Amanda, wife of Ephraim Leaker, of Terre Hill, is a surviving sister. The funeral was held from his late home on Monday afternoon followed by service and interment at Muddy Creek church. Rev. Dr. Martin Schweitzer officiated and Funeral Director H. M. Mellinger had charge.