Bios: D. W. Fry 1838 - : Wayne Twp, Greene County

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D. W. FRY, Waynesburg, Penn., was born in Wayne Township, Greene County,
Penn., February 26, 1838, and is a son of George and Elizabeth Fry.  His
parents were born in Greene County--- his father in 1813, and his mother
in 1818.  She died November 16, 1883.  They were the parents of seven
children, five of whom are living.  The subject of this sketch was united
in marriage, March 10, 1859, with Sarah, daughter of John Simington.  She
departed this life April 18, 1860.  Mr. Fry was a second time married,
July 14, 1861, with Mary M. Eagon, a native of Greene County, where she
was born May 13, 1843.  Her parents, Uriah and Cassandra Eagon, are both
deceased.  Mr. and Mrs.  Fry are the parents of three children
--Elizabeth S., wife of Joseph Huffman; George W. and Louie.  Mr. Fry was
reared on a farm and has devoted all his time to farming.  He owns 230
acres of land, on which are substantial buildings.  He also engaged in
the mercantile business at Rogersville for a period of eighteen months.
In politics Mr. Fry is a Republican, and he and his wife are prominent
members of the Christian Church.

History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, by Samuel P. Bates, Chicago 1888,
pg 579