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Capt. Jesse Riley Frey

Capt. Jesse Riley Frey

Male 1831 - 1893  (61 years)

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  • Name Jesse Riley Frey 
    Prefix Capt. 
    Born 11 Sep 1831  ____, ____, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    1860 Census 1 Jun 1860  Newville, Cumberland Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Newville PO, p. 3
      Jesse Frey         27  M   Mast Tinner  ----  $300    Penna
      Isabella  "           26  F                                          "
      I. B.      "              4  F                                          "
      E. M.     "         8/12  F                                          "
      James Kennedy  16  M   Tinner's Apprentice            "         school
      ...
      William Lehman    40  M   Laborer   ----  $7000     Penna
      J. M.       "            38   F                                         "
      M?          "            10   F                                         "        school
      Alfred H.   "             8  M                                         "          "

      Jas. H. Woodburn    32  M   Farmer  ----  $500       Penna
      Mary B      "            32   F                                       "
      William H    "            2   M                                       "
      Peter Jones             17  M   Farm Laborer                 "
    1870 Census 20 Jul 1870  Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Green Castle PO, p. 127
      Frey, Jesse R       37  M  W                       Pennsylvania          citizen
      ---, Isabella           36   F  W                             "
      ---, Ellen W           10  F  W                              "             school
      ---, Horrace             7  M  W                              "                "
      ---, George D.         3  M  W                        Maryland
    Died 16 Jun 1893 
    Book Article 1905  Chicago, Cook Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (The Genealogical Publishing Co.), p. 580-581 
    • GEORGE D. FREY, member of the city council, and a successful cigar and tobacco merchant of Newville, was born in Williamsport, Md., in 1867, son of Capt. Jesse R. Frey, who distinguished himself in the Civil war.

      Capt. Jesse R. Frey was born Sept. 11, 1831, and died June 16, 1893. He enlisted Oct. 14, 1861, from Cumberland, and was mustered into the United States service at Harrisburg, Pa., as first lieutenant in Company D, 77th P. V. I., for a period of three years, under Capt. James Wymer, and Col. Stumbach. The regiment was assigned to the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Army Corps, of the Army of the Potomac, and Capt. Frey shared the fortunes of his regiment in the following movements and engagements: From Harrisburg to Nashville, Tenn., and engaged in the battles of Shiloh, or Pittsburg Landing, April 6, 1862; Siege of Corinth, April 30 to May 30, 1862; participated in the various operations during 1862, and Dec. 30, 1862, at Stone River; was at Liberty Gap June 24, 1863. He was also at the battle of Chickamauga; and at Tunnell Hill, May 7, 1864. Later he was at Rocky Face Ridge, May 9-12, 1864; at New Hope Church, May 25, 1864; at Kenesaw Mountain, June 19 and 23, 1864; was at Peach Tree Creek, July 20-27, 1864. When the attack was made upon Atlanta, he was one of those who took part in the siege, July 22, to Sept. 1, 1864, where he was wounded by a gun-shot, in the right knee, and sent to the hospital at Nashville, Tenn., thence to Louisville, Ky., where he was honorably discharged Dec. 15, 1864, on account of expiration of his term of service. On May 25, 1862, he had been promoted to the rank of captain. At the time of his demise he was a member of Colwell Post, No. 201, G. A. R., Carlisle, Pa., and he was buried with military honors by his comrades who so honored and loved him.

      Capt. Jesse R. Frey was united in marriage with Miss Bella (Davidson) Frey, who was born in Cumberland county and still survives, making her home in Newville, now seventy years of age. Six children were born to Capt. and Mrs. Frey: Ella, now Mrs. Householder; Horace M., a traveling salesman; George D.; Bertha, wife of Frank S. Over, of Newville; Jennie at home in Newville; and Ida B., who died young.

      George D. Frey studied in the common schools of Newville, and finished his course at the Newville high school. After leaving school, he learned the tinner's trade with George W. Reeder, of Newville, with whom he remained four years, and then engaged in piece work for different parties. In 1894, he started in business at Newville, opening acigar and tobacco store, as well as a news-stand. By close application to business he has greatly prospered, and now is the owner of the building in which he is located, a fine frame structure centrally situated on one of the best business streets in the city. In addition to this, Mr. Frey owns considerable residence and business property in Newville.
         
      Mr. Frey married Miss Lydia Geyer Gibb, of Carlisle, a daughter of Hiram and Margaret Gibb. In politics, Mr. Frey is a Republican, and in 1902 he was elected a member of the city council, being elected by a majority of thirty-five in a Democratic ward, which is certainly evidence of his strong personality and popularity. In the spring of 1904 he was made president of the council. Fraternally, he is a member of the Royal Arcanum, and very popular there.
    Person ID I619  Pennsylvania Davidsons
    Last Modified 13 Aug 2013 

    Family Isabelle "Bella" Davidson,   b. Abt 1834, ____, Cumberland Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Unknown 
    Married 27 Feb 1855  Newville, Cumberland Co., PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Isabelle DAVIDSON (f)  m: 27 Feb 1855  Jesse Riley FREY  Newville, Cumberland
    Children 
     1. Ida B. Frey,   b. Abt 1856, ____, ____, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Between 1860 and 1870  (Age ~ 4 years)
     2. Ellen W. "Ella" Frey,   b. Abt Nov 1859, ____, ____, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Unknown
     3. Horace M. Frey,   b. Abt 1863, ____, ____, PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Unknown
     4. George D. Frey,   b. 1867, Williamsport, Washington Co., MD Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Unknown
     5. Bertha Frey,   d. Unknown
     6. Jennie Frey,   d. Unknown
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2013 
    Family ID F239  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 11 Sep 1831 - ____, ____, PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Feb 1855 - Newville, Cumberland Co., PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1860 Census - 1 Jun 1860 - Newville, Cumberland Co., PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1870 Census - 20 Jul 1870 - Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBook Article - Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (The Genealogical Publishing Co.), p. 580-581 - 1905 - Chicago, Cook Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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