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Ethel May Fry 1886–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 July 1886

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: 9 July 1970

Death Location: Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Everett Fry

Mother: Nola Pierce

Spouse(s): Frank Briggs

Children(s): Lolita (Parker), Frank Briggs, Viola (Henry), Blanche (Johnson), Zella Briggs, Beatrice (Stevens), Edwin Briggs, Dorothy (Burns), Darrell Briggs

In 1886, Ethel May Fry entered the world in Iowa, born to Everett A Fry And Nola Evaline Pierce. In 1920, Ethel May Fry resided in Knox, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Ethel May Fry resided in Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. Ethel May Fry married Frank Marcus Briggs, and had children including Beatrice Eleanor Briggs Stevens, Blanche M Briggs Johnson, Darrell Leo Briggs, Dorothy Mae Briggs Burns, Edwin M Briggs, Frank C Briggs, Lolita Florence Briggs Parker, Viola B Briggs Henry, Zella Pauline Briggs. Ethel May Fry passed away in 1970 in Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Ethel May Fry entered the world in Iowa, born to Everett A Fry And Nola Evaline Pierce.
  • In 1920, Ethel May Fry resided in Knox, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1930, Ethel May Fry resided in Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • Ethel May Fry married Frank Marcus Briggs, and had children including Beatrice Eleanor Briggs Stevens, Blanche M Briggs Johnson, Darrell Leo Briggs, Dorothy Mae Briggs Burns, Edwin M Briggs, Frank C Briggs, Lolita Florence Briggs Parker, Viola B Briggs Henry, Zella Pauline Briggs.
  • Ethel May Fry passed away in 1970 in Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ethel Fry's Ancestors

Self
Ethel Fry
1886–1970
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
Everett A Fry
1870–1939
Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, United States of America
Nola (Evaline) Pierce
1868–
Grandparents
Joel Fry
1845–1917
Greene County, Indiana, USA
Marie (Sophronia) Palmer
1849–1880
Spring Prairie, Walworth Co., Wisconsin
Great-Grandparents
Danl. Fry
1814–1880
Amanda Clark
1824–1894
Elijah Palmer
1799–1882
Nancy Hill
1811–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Vincent Fry
1762–1852
Mary Snow
1777–1845
Thomas Clark
1791–1864
Roda Dunigan
1794–1866

Ethel Fry's Descendants

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Ethel (May) Fry (5 July 1886–9 July 1970) m. Frank (Marcus) Briggs (20 September 1880–31 January 1958)
  1. 1. Lolita (Florence Briggs) (Parker) 1904–1985
  2. 2. Frank (C) Briggs 1905–1986
  3. 3. Viola (B Briggs) (Henry) 1908–1998
  4. 4. Blanche (M Briggs) (Johnson) 1912–2003
  5. 5. Zella (Pauline) Briggs 1914–1991
  6. 6. Beatrice (Eleanor Briggs) (Stevens) 1916–2003
  7. 7. Edwin (M) Briggs 1919–
  8. 8. Dorothy (Mae Briggs) (Burns) 1920–1983
  9. 9. Darrell (Leo) Briggs 1922–2001 m. Donna Demers 1928–1992

Ethel Fry's Timeline

6 Records

1886
5 July 1886
Birth of Ethel May Fry in Iowa
Iowa
1920
1920
Age 34
Ethel May Fry resided here in Knox, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Knox, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Ethel May Fry resided here in Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Ethel May Fry resided here in Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 54
Ethel May Fry resided here in Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1970
9 July 1970
Age 84
Death of Ethel May Fry
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 July 1886
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knox, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 166
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 2340413
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01199; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 78-42
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Knox, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knox, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 166

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 2340413

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01199; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 78-42

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01199; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 78-42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 July 1970
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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