Joseph Overholtzer Fretz

Joseph & Maria had two children who died young: Elizabeth, b. 12 Sep 178 3, d. 26 Nov 1788; and Christian, b. 9 Jan 1785, d. 30 Nov 1788.

Joseph Fretz owned a fulling mill on the Tohickon in Haycock Township. Note: Fuller of cloth shrinks and thickens cloth (esp. of wool) with moisture, heat, and pressure. (Source: http://wc.rootsweb.com/~bluemink)

Will Abstract: Joseph Fretz, Haycock Twp., Fuller. December 17, 1805. Proved April 22, 1806. Wife Mary. Bros. Henry and Martin Fretz exrs. Son John. Daus. Barbara, Ann e, Susanna, Agnes, Rachel and Sarah. Lot in Bedminster whereon Barbara Cro ut lives to be sold, if she will move off therefrom, otherwise Deed to be made to her therefor on payment of the money paid by me. Woodland purchased of Jacob Beidelman. Exrs. to purchase Lot for use of wife and ch. Wits: Ralph Stover, Isaac Fretz.