Leonard Frey
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Leonard Frey (abt. 1749 - abt. 1815)

Leonard "Leonhard, Lenert, Leonerd, Leonhardt, Leonart" Frey aka Fry
Born about in Pennsylvaniamap
Son of and [mother unknown]
Brother of , , , and
Husband of — married 9 Nov 1773 in Egypt Reformed Church, Lehigh, PAmap
Descendants descendants
Father of , , , , , and
Died about at about age 66 in Lowhill Township, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
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Biography

Leonard Frey has German Roots.
1776 Project
Private Leonard Frey served with 3rd Battalion, Northampton County Militia, Pennsylvania Militia during the American Revolution.
This profile is part of the Fry Name Study.

Leonard Frey was born towards the middle of the 18th century, served in the Pennsylvania Militia during the American Revolution. He was a farmer and had a 117 acre farm near Lowhill, PA (Northampton Co, subsequently changed to Lehigh Co.), and lived in there throughout his life. One of his sons, John, is said to have emigrated to the west (Ohio?) at some point, and his son Peter inherited the family farm, which was subsequently passed on to his own son Peter, who was said to be still living on the farm in 1914 in a published history of Lehigh Co.[1] One history of the Weissenberg Union Church lists Leonard as one of the first settlers in the town[2]

Birth

Some records indicate his birthdate as definitively 1749, others list 1750 as an approximate date. An 1884 genealogical summary of the "Fry" family in Lowhill township lists "Leonard Frey" as being a native of Germany.[3][4]

Marriage

Leonard was married to Catherina Schneck on 9 Nov 1773 by the Reverend Abraham Blumer at the Egypt Church[5][6]

Children

Leonard and Catherina baptised their children at the Union Reformed Church (Schloss's Church) in Unionville, North Whitehall. Their first child Maria Catharine was born 8 Months 17 days after the wedding.

  • ♀ Maria Catharine: born July 26, 1774: "Parents: Leonard FREY and Catharine. Baptized August 07, 1774. Sponsors: "Peter Schneck", Elizabeth Frey"[7]
  • ♂ Michael: born March 28, 1776: "Parents: Leonard FREY and Catharine. Baptized April 14, 1776. Sponsors: Michael Frey, Margaret Ebert"[8]
  • ♀ Maria Elizabeth:born September 17, 1778: "Parents: Leonard FREY and Catharine. Baptized October 04, 1778. Sponsors: Henry Schneck, Maria Elizabeth Frey"[9]
  • ♀ Maria:born August 26, 1780: "Parents: Leonard FREY and Catharine. Baptized September 03, 1780. Sponsors: Peter Frey, Anna Maria Schneck"[10]
  • ♂ Peter:born March 25, 1782: "Parents: Leonard FREY and Catharine. Baptized March 31, 1782. Sponsors: Peter Frey, Christine Hootz[11]
  • ♂ John : born April 21, 1784: "Parents: Leonard FREY and Catharine. Baptized May 09, 1784. Sponsors: John Frey, M. Elizabeth"[12]
  • ♂ Adam: born March 07, 1786: "Parents: Leonard FREY and Catharine. Baptized March 19, 1786. Sponsors: Adam Schneck, Magdalene"[13]

Revolutionary War

Leonard was a soldier in the American Revolution: In 1778, as cited by the Daughters of the American Revolution[14], he is included in the General Muster Roll of the 3rd Battalion of the Northampton County Militia (Colonel Michael POBST), listed as private 7th class in 4th Company under captain John HORNER .(A Michael Frey, presumably his older brother, is listed as Private 5th Class in the same Company). Subsequently, he is included in the General Muster Roll of the 6th Batallion in 1782 (Colonel Henry GEIGER, Major Freidrich Sagler), 4th Company, 7th Class

Sponsoring Baptisms

Leonard sponsored the following baptisms:

  • Maria Catharine HERTER born on June 23, 1771. Parents: John Martin HERTER and Christina Margaret. Baptized June 30, 1771. Sponsors: Peter Maurer, Gertrude Herter, Leonard Frey (Cath. Salem)[15] -- Note, this is before the marriage date of Catherine and Leonard, and in the Church Records it seems to be that the last name of a female sponsor is only given if she is still single, or if she is sponsoring alone (perhaps the husband was not in church that day, travelling, sick, at war, etc) Thus, this record may be a reference to a different Catherine than the one Leonard Married, or "Salem" might be her middle name. There are several questions here, and perhaps no real answer. However, the subsequent records are quite clearly her
  • (Neice) Maria Catharina Kohler (Daughter of Maria Elisabeth (Frey) and Jacob Kohler[16]
  • (Nephew) Peter FREY on May 04, 1784. Parents: Michael FREY and Barbara. Baptized May 31, 1784. Sponsors: Leonard Frey, Catharine[17]
  • (Nephew) Jacob SCHNECK on September 10, 1789. Parents: Peter SCHNECK and Magdalene. Baptized October 04, 1789. Sponsors: Leonard Frey, Catharine[18]

Death

Leonard's will was filed probate 17 March 1815, with Peter Meyer of Lynn Twp, and Jacob Saeger of Northwhitehall Twp (both named as yeomen) paying $400.00 to the court[19]

Taxes

Leonard appears in the following tax lists:

Geographical Note

Lowhill township is today in Lehigh County, it was at that time included in Northampton County (which was formed from Bucks County 14 October 1751) and is listed after 6 March 1812 as part of the newly formed Lehigh County.[20]

General Sources

  • History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of ...

By Alfred Mathews, Austin N. Hungerford [1][2]

  • A Synopsis of Union Church History[3]
  • Karen Rex's Records [4]
  • [5]
  • [6]
  • !MARRIAGE: FHL 974.8 A1 no. 529 (FHL 974.827 K2bL) Pastoral Acts by Rev. Abraham Blumer, Egypt Church, Starting in 1773, pg. 1, she is called "Catherine" in this record. His name is spelled "Leonhard" ; FHL 974.8 K2ri, v. 2 - Circuit and Circuit Riders, Volume II, pg. 221, his name is spelled "Leonhard"

Referenced Sources

  1. ↑ https://www.wikitree.com/photo/png/Frey-2014-3
  2. ↑ History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Everts & Richards; 1884. p. 467.
  3. ↑ "Leonard Frey, a native of Germany, settled, prior to 1781, on the farm now owned by Peter Frey, his great-grandson. He had sons, - John, Peter, and Michael. John was here until after 1812, but eventually emigrated to the West. Peter Frey had four sons, - Joseph, Michael, Nathan, and Peter. Joseph settled at Kutztown, where he now is, and the other three remained in Lowhill. Michael died a number of years since." -"The History of the Counties of Lehigh & Carbon, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, By Alfred Mathews & Austin N. Hungerford Published in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1884"
  4. ↑ https://archive.org/stream/historyoflehighc02robe#page/n465/mode/2up/search/%22this+is+one+of+the+very+large+families%22
  5. ↑ FHL 974.8 A1 no. 529 (FHL 974.827 K2bL) Pastoral Acts by Rev. Abraham Blumer, Egypt Church, Starting in 1773, pg. 1, she is called "Catherine" in this record. His name is spelled "Leonhard" ; FHL 974.8 K2ri, v. 2 - Circuit and Circuit Riders, Volume II, pg. 221,FamilySearch Family Search Link
  6. ↑ Phillip A. Rice (1996). Circuit and Circuit Riders. Closson Press. p. 221. ISBN 978-1-55856-216-5.
  7. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  8. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  9. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  10. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  11. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  12. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  13. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  14. ↑ http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A043078
  15. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  16. ↑ [http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/lehigh/church/egyp0001.txt "KOHLER, Maria Catharina, dr. Jacob KOHLER and w. Maria Elisabeth; b. Jan.. 31; bap. Feb. 26; sp. Leonhard FREY and w. Catharina."]
  17. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  18. ↑ Records of Schlosser's or Union Reformed Church Unionville, North Whitehall Twp,Lehigh Co., PA ; 1765-1846 ; Copied by William J. Hinke, March, 1938
  19. ↑ Probate Records, 1812-1920 ; Index 1812-1965; Author: Lehigh County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Lehigh, Pennsylvania: Description Notes: Will Dockets, Vol 1-4, 1815-1871 Leonard Frey Probate Date:17 Mar 1815 Probate Place:Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA Inferred Death Year:Abt 1815 Inferred Death Place:Pennsylvania, USA Item Description:Will Dockets, Vol 1-4, 1815-1871 (Ancestry.com $ -https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/8802/005549601_00045/1864610)
  20. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehigh_County,_Pennsylvania




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Map of Lehigh County, PA 1884
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Supply and State Tax Lists Lowhill Twp, Lehigh County, PA 1785
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Supply and State Tax Lists Northampton County, PA 1786
History of Lehigh county ("Frey Family")
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p 393. History of Lehigh county, Pennsylvania and a genealogical and biographical record of its families by Roberts, Charles Rhoads; Stoudt, John Baer, 1878- joint comp; Krick, Thomas H., 1868- joint comp; Dietrich, William Joseph, 1875- joint comp; Lehig
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