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James Buchanan Fry 1856–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1856

Birth Location: Benton, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 5 Dec 1916

Death Location: McIllwain, Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Joseph Fry

Mother: Nancy Wesson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hamer

Children(s): William Fry, Ruby Fry, Joseph Fry, Hamer Fry, Clfford Fry, Harold Fry, Jessie Fry, Tommie Fry

In 1856, James Buchanan Fry entered the world in Benton, Tennessee, United States, born to Joseph Hardeman James Fry And Nancy House Wesson. In 1860, James Buchanan Fry resided in District 14, Dyer, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, James Buchanan Fry resided in District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. James Buchanan Fry married Elizabeth Charlotte Bettie Hamer, and had children including Clfford Hall Fry, Hamer Homer Mutt Fry, Harold Fry, Jessie James Jake Fry, Joseph Cleveland J C Fry, Ruby M Fry, Tommie Fry, William Clarence Fry. James Buchanan Fry passed away in 1916 in McIllwain, Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1856, James Buchanan Fry entered the world in Benton, Tennessee, United States, born to Joseph Hardeman James Fry And Nancy House Wesson.
  • In 1860, James Buchanan Fry resided in District 14, Dyer, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, James Buchanan Fry resided in District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Buchanan Fry married Elizabeth Charlotte Bettie Hamer, and had children including Clfford Hall Fry, Hamer Homer Mutt Fry, Harold Fry, Jessie James Jake Fry, Joseph Cleveland J C Fry, Ruby M Fry, Tommie Fry, William Clarence Fry.
  • James Buchanan Fry passed away in 1916 in McIllwain, Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Fry's Ancestors

Self
James Fry
1856–1916
Birth Place: Benton, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Joseph Hardeman James Fry
1833–1916
Benton, Tennessee, United States
Nancy (House) Wesson
1832–1894
Perry, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Michael (David) Fry
1799–1886
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rachel (Matlock) Fry
1804–1892
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
William (W) Wesson
1807–1881
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Ann Harris
1808–1882
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Frey
1769–1842
Sarah Hartman
1772–1841
John Matlock
1786–1826
Mary Merrick
1790–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Fry's Descendants

1.
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James (Buchanan) Fry (2 Jul 1856–5 Dec 1916) m. Elizabeth (Charlotte "Bettie") Hamer (6 Apr 1860–23 Jul 1915)
  1. 1. William (Clarence) Fry 1881–1966 m. Mary (L) Stennett 1897–
    1. 1. JOHNNIE (CARL FRY) SR 1922–2000 m. Nell (Ruth) Fry 1923–1967
      1. 1. Johnnie (Carl) Fry 1946–1995 m. Carol (Jean) Fry 1948–2021
      2. 2. Jimmie (Dale) Fry 1950–1983
      3. 3. Paula (Faye) Fry 1945–1946
    2. 2. Mary (Belle) Fry 1926–1975
    3. 3. Lena (Mae) Jones 1916–1999
    4. 4. Eva (Lee) Fry 1918–1997
    5. 5. Laura (Lucille) Fry 1925–1996
    6. 6. Louise Fry 1926–2003
    7. 7. Barbara Singleton 1936–2003
    8. 8. James (William) Fry 1920–1983
    9. 9. Earl (W) Fry 1932–2009
    10. 10. Fred (C) Fry 1923–2000
  2. 2. Ruby (M) Fry 1879–1939
  3. 3. Joseph (Cleveland "J.C.") Fry 1884–1961
  4. 4. Hamer (Homer "Mutt") Fry 1885–1959
  5. 5. Clfford (Hall) Fry 1886–1973
  6. 6. Harold Fry 1893–1969
  7. 7. Jessie (James "Jake") Fry 1895–1984
  8. 8. Tommie Fry 1905–1906

James Fry's Timeline

6 Records

1856
2 Jul 1856
Birth of James Buchanan Fry in Benton, Tennessee, United States
Benton, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 4
James Buchanan Fry resided here in District 14, Dyer, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Dyer, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
James Buchanan Fry resided here in District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
James Buchanan Fry resided here in District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
James Buchanan Fry resided here in Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1916
5 Dec 1916
Age 60
Death of James Buchanan Fry in Benton, Tennessee, United States
Benton, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1856
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1252; Page: 90D; Enumeration District: 030
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1524; Page: 82A; Family History Library Film: 553023
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1241566
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Dyer, Tennessee; Page: 402; Family History Library Film: 805248
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Dyer, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Dyer, Tennessee; Page: 402; Family History Library Film: 805248

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1524; Page: 82A; Family History Library Film: 553023

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: 1252; Page: 90D; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1241566

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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