Thomas Welsh Frescoln ^{2 3 4}

   FamilySearch ID: KHJT-585.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1860 in Reading, Berks, PA. ⁵ The 1860 census recorded Thomas Frescum, 27, living with wife Elizabeth, 26, and son Martin L., 6. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

2. Census in 1880 in Reading, Berks, PA. ² The 1880 census recorded Thomas W. Frescoln, 48, living with wife Amelia, 38; son Martin L., 26; daughter Maggie F., 18; and step-son David Flemming, 14. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

3. Newspaper: Reading Times: Wedding Reception, 21 May 1888, Reading, Berks, PA. ⁶ Tendered a Wedding Reception. David C. Flemming, formerly of this city, was married last Tuesday to Sallie Grander, daughter ot Fredenck Grander, of Royersford. On Saturday evening the couple were tendered a surprise reception at the residence of Mr. Flemming's stepfather, Thomas W. Frescoln, 320 Church street. Among others present were: Eugene Flemming and daughter Julia. and sons Louis and Francis; Mrs. Ida Neuderffer; Augustus Knabb and wife and daughter Rosa: Mr. and Mrs. Christ Weidnaur: Samuel W. Frescoln, Jr.; Misses Maud and Edith Frescoln; Dr. Fred. Grander and wife; Horace Grander and wife and daughter Edna; Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Ely; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bennethum; Mrs. Bert Grim; Miss Bertha Mittower; Miss Laura B. Embich, of Lebanon; Mr. John M. Kaley, of Lebanon; Harry G. Miller; Misses Witman. Vocal and instumental music was rendered on the piano by Harry G. Miller. Miss Bertha Mittower, Misses Maggie, Maud and Edith Frescoln, Samuel W. Frescoln, Jr., and Thomas W. Frescoln. Among the presents were a fine water service, lemonade set, silver service, table linen, and cutlery, counterpanes, and many other useful things. Refreshments were served and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all present.

Thomas married Elizabeth Fry on 8 Jan 1853 in Robeson Twp., Berks, PA. (Elizabeth Fry was born on 25 Feb 1833 in , , PA,⁷ died on 25 Feb 1865 in , Berks, PA ⁷ and was buried in Robeson Twp.: Plough Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berks, PA ⁷.)

Thomas next married Amelia Beicher, daughter of William Beicher Sr. and Susanna Meily, on 1 Jan 1871 in Reading: Trinity Lutheran Church, Berks, PA.¹ (Amelia Beicher was born on 29 Mar 1843 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA,^{8 9 10 11 12 13} died on 9 Mar 1921 in Reading, Berks, PA ^{3 12 13} and was buried on 12 Mar 1921 in Reading: Charles Evans Cemetery, Berks, PA ^{12 13}.)