Jacob John Frey

His birthyear is usually seen as about 1694, but this is likely an error based on the inheritance of his father's property. He was likely born about 1710. He may have been the youngest son.

36. I. Jacob b. about 1694, in Roxborough, Philad. Co., Pa,; was removed by his parents, before 1709, to Towamencin Tp. in westerly part of Philad. (now Montgomery) County, where his life was spent. The last will of Jacob Frey, of Towamencin, dated Feb. 28, 1782, was proved Jan. 7, 1785, at Norristown, county seat of the then new county of Montgomery. In his will he gives to his wife, Margaret, the household goods, and directs all other personal estate to be sold and distribution made between " all my children, viz.: Jacob, Joseph, George, William and Henry." His farm of about 200 acres (probably the original homestead), he divided, one-half to Jacob, onefourth to George and one-fourth to Joseph, and then made provision for equalization. (73)

The date of probate of his will indicates an age of 90 years.

Will written 28 Feb 1782 and probated 7 Jan 1785. Wife named as Margaret. Sons named in the will were Jacob, Joseph, George, William and Henry. Jacob to receive one half of the farm with the buildings; Joseph & George to divide the other half. No daughters were named. There were minor children not yet of age. The estate was eventually to be divided equally among "all my children" so it's possible there were daughters. Jacob & Joseph were the Executors of the will. The 220 acres property was in Towamensin on the Skippack.

FRY, JACOB, SR. Towamensin. February 28, 1782. January 7, 1785. 1.14

To wife Margaret, bed, bedstead, bedding, cow, mare, teatable and 40 pds. in household goods. Personal estate to be sold and wife given 50 pds. and the interest of 250 pds. If she marries, 150 pds. At her death to be divided among sons: Jacob, Joseph, George, William and Henry. If she choose, to live in my house and if not sons Jacob and Joseph to build her a house with four acres of land and pasture for her cow and mare. Jacob to use the mare when my wife has no use for her. Farm in Towamensin 220 acres, to be divided into 2 parts, that part on the side next to Skippack to be again divided into two parts. One-half of farm with the buildings on to son Jacob at the rate of 600 pds. To son Joseph 1/2 of the other half part. To son George, the other remaining half part. Joseph and George to pay 600 pds. for their part, but Joseph must make up to George what his part lacks in value. Sons to pay 50 pds. a year after becoming of age until all is paid. Rem. of estate including 1200 pds. for lands paid by sons to be equally divided among all my children. Younger children to be schooled out of estate sufficient to read and write.

Execs: Sons Jacob and Joseph Fry.

Wit: Melchior Wagener, Gerred Godshalks. Abstracts of Montgomery Co, PA, Wills & Admins, 1784 - 1823

He was, doubtless, buried in the old Frey graveyard.

Children of (36) Jacob' and Margaret ( ) Fry.

73. I Jacob b. Oct. 5, 1756; m. Margaret Springer, who was b. Oct. 31, 1768, and d. Dec. 22, 1835. He d. Feb. 26, 1844. (191)

74. 11. Joseph": b. about 1760; m. Susanna Godshalk. He left a will, dated Aug. 3, 1793, which was proved at Norristown. Pa., Sept. 6, 1793, suggesting his death between dates. His widow subsequently married Samuel Williams. (198)

75. HI. George b, May 12, 1765; m. Margaret Bean, who was b. Aug. 6, 1775, and d. Aug. 21, 1855. He d. Jan. 22, 1853 ; was buried at Mennonite Graveyard at Skippack, Pa. (201)

76. IV. William : b. about 1767; d. unmd.

77. V. Henry (M. D.): m. Elizabeth Shoenberger. He d. about 1848 ; was buried in the old Fry graveyard at Skippack, Pa. Historian Heckler wrote me of him: "I remember Dr. Henry Fry. 1 believe he was the father of Dr. George Fry. The Frys had a preventive and cure for hydrophobia, which was a secret in the family, handed down from one generation to another. Dr. Henry experimented with electricity in early days." (207) Hon. Louis M. Childs, of Norristown, Pa., wrote of him: "He was famous for many years as the only person who could cure the effect of a bite by a rabid dog." I am informed that the specific is still known to a favored inheritor in the family.

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40. Jacob Frey (Anna Catherina Levering3, Wigard "John" Levering2, Rosier Levering1) was born 1694 in Roxborough, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died 1785 in Towamencin Township, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Margaret 1755. She was born 1730, and died in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania.

Children of Jacob Frey and Margaret are:

• + 96 i. Jacob Frey was born Oct 1756 in , , Pennsylvania, and died 26 Feb 1834 in , , Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Springer.
• 97 ii. Joseph Frey. He married Susanna Godshalk Bef 1787 in , , Pennsylvania.
• 98 iii. George Frey was born 12 May 1765 in , , Pennsylvania, and died 22 Jan 1853 in , , Pennsylvania. He married Margaret Bean.
• 99 iv. William Frey.
• 100 v. Henry Frey was born Aft 1770. He married Elizabeth Shoeneberger.