Pane-Joyce Genealogy
John Michael Fry (64655) & Philena Strickland
67172. George L. Fry. Born on 15 Jun 1854 in Steuben County, New York. George L. died in Orange County, California, on 16 Apr 1912; he was 57. Buried in Sanata Ana Cemetery.

1880 Federal Census. Greenbush Township, Clinton County, Michigan
Roll 577, page 414D
    Hilan H. Vanscle, 50, farmer, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. PA
    Adelia M. Vanscle, 18, daughter, keeping house, b. MI, parents b. OH
    Kate C. Vanscle, 15, daughter, at school, b. ditto
    Georg L. Fry, 25, son-in-law, farm hand, b. ditto
    Mary E. Fry, 23, daughter, house work, b. NY, father b. England, mother b. MA
    Buster Fry, 20, farmhand, single, farm hand, b. ditto
The census taker switched the birth locations for George and Mary.

1900 Federal Census. Memphis Ward 3, Shelby County, Tennessee
Roll 1597, page 1A
12 Adams Street
    George Fry, head, b. Oct 1854, 45, single, b. NY, father b. England, mother b. NY, house carpenter

Santa Ana Cemetery, Orange County, California
    George L. Fry, 1854–1912
On 14 Dec 1879 when George L. was 25, he first married Mary E. Van Sickle, daughter of Hiland Hubert Van Sickle (ca 1830-) & Ann Maria White (1833-1867), in Clinton County, Michigan. Born ca 1857 in Michigan. Mary E. died in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan in Apr 1885.
On 7 Oct 1899 when George L. was 45, he second married Frances Bailey. Born ca 1858.
On 24 Dec 1904 when George L. was 50, he third married Hattie Gillham, daughter of James C. Gillham & Maggie Hefley. Born on 20 Nov 1873 in Arkansas. Hattie died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, on 17 Dec 1954; she was 81.

Hattie’s first husband was a Mr. Downing.
Their children include:
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Walter Arthur Fry (30 Sep 1907-20 Dec 1927)
68804ii.
Philena Elizabeth Fry (3 Jan 1909-29 Apr 1931)
67173. Flora Fry. Born on 27 Jun 1856 in Michigan. Flora died in Michigan in Oct 1856.
67174. Bert Henry Fry. Born on 19 Jul 1859 in Clinton County, Michigan. Bert Henry died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 8 Dec 1940; he was 81. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

1900 Federal Census. Bingham, Clinton County, Michigan
Roll 707, page 13A
    Albert Fry, head, b. Jun 1870 [should be 1859], 30, m. 16 years, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. NY, runs cut of saw factory in table co
    Mary Fry, wife, b. Dec 1860, 40, m. 16 years, 5 children, all living, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland
    Bert H. Fry, b. Apr 1885, 15, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. Ireland, at school
    John D. Fry, b. Aug 1888, 11, b. ditto, at school
    Harry S. Fry, b. Jul 1890, 9, b. ditto, imm. 1880, at school
    Nellie H. Fry, b. Jul 1893, 7, b. ditto, at school

1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 657, page 18A
116 Jefferson Street
    Bert H. Fry, head, 49, m1. 25 years, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. VT, elevator man, office building
    Mary Fry, wife, 48 m1. 25 years, 5 childrene, all living, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland (Irish)
    Bert C. Fry, son, 24, m1. 1 year, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. Ireland, stenographer, office
    Vilio Vry, daughter-in-law, 20, m1. 1 year, no children, b. MI, parents b. MI, stenographer, office
    John D. Fry, son, 21, single, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. Ireland, stenographer, office
    Hary R. Fry, son, 19, b. ditto. upholster, chair factory
    Neley K. Fry, daughter 17, b. ditto, binder, paper Co.

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 777, page 16B
1009 Second Street
    Bert Fry, head, 60, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. VT, stock cutter, auto factory
    Mary Fry, wife, 63, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland
    Bert H. Fry, son, 33, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. Ireland, [can’t read occupation], auto factory
    Viola P. Fry, daughter-in-law, 30, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Ruth Fry, granddaughter, 6, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Bert E. Fry, grandson, 3, b. ditto
    Richard Fry, grandson, 9 months, b. ditto

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1000, page 15B
251 Straight[?] Avenue
    Bert Fry, head, 70, widowed, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. NY, stock man, department store

In 1940 Bert was living with his son Harry’s family in Los Angeles.
On 19 Jun 1883 when Bert Henry was 23, he married Mary O’Dowd, daughter of David O’Dowd (13 May 1821-29 May 1905) & Mary Higgins (13 May 1821-29 May 1905). Born on 4 Dec 1858 in Midleton, Cork. Mary died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 5 Apr 1929; she was 70. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids.
Their children include:
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George Albert Fry (15 Dec 1884-)
68806ii.
Bert H. Fry (1 Apr 1886-10 Jun 1949)
68807iii.
John David Fry (21 Aug 1888-13 Jan 1950)
68808iv.
Harry Russell Fry (25 Jul 1890-18 Mar 1966)
68809v.
Nellie Catherine Fry (12 Jul 1892-17 Jan 1981)
67175. Russell Hastings Fry. Born on 7 Aug 1862 in DeWitt, Clinton County, Michigan. Russell Hastings died in Portland, Ionia County, Michigan, on 4 Jul 1905; he was 42. Buried in Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns.
67176. Luna H. Fry. Born on 9 Aug 1864 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. Luna H. died in Perry Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, on 18 Jul 1949; she was 84. Buried in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Perry. Occupation: Photographer.

Frank and Luna were first cousins once removed; his paternal grandfather and her father were brothers.
On 2 May 1901 when Luna H. was 36, she married Frank Willard Fry (68813) , son of Frank Herbert Fry (67178) (2 Apr 1853-2 May 1923) & Eva Baker (1856-1884). Born on 2 Jun 1876 in Michigan. Frank Willard died in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, on 5 Aug 1963; he was 87. Buried in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Perry.

1910 Federal Census. Oakland Ward 1, Alameda County, California
Roll 69, page 19A
161 Boyd Avenue
    Frank. W. Fry, head, 33, m1. 9 yeares, b. MI, parents b. MI, painter, homes
    Luna H. Fry, wife, 45, m1. 9 years, 1 child, living, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. NY
    Helen Fry, daughter, 4, b. MI, parents b. MI

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Grand Rapids, MI. 12 Sep 1918
    Frank Willard Fry. 1044 Second St., Grand Rapids
    Age 42. b. 2 Jun 1876
    Occupation: Auto repair man, self-employed 337 Mt. Vernon, Grand Rapids
    Nearest relative: Luna Fry, 1044 Second St., Grand Rapids
    Medium height, medium build, brown eyes, gray brown hair

Rose Lawn Cemetery, Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan
    Luna H. Fry, 1864–1949
    Frank W. Fry, 1876–1963
Their children include:
68810i.
Helen Fry (11 Jun 1905-)
67177. Lucia K. Fry. Born on 25 Jan 1874 in Bingham, Clinton County, Michigan. Lucia K. died in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, on 18 Jul 1949; she was 75. Occupation: School teacher.
On 5 Jul 1900 when Lucia K. was 26, she married Frederick Leonard Nichols, son of Ira Daniel Nichols (8 Aug 1838-6 Mar 1879) & Julia A. Baker (Jun 1837-1902), in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. Born on 24 Feb 1872 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. Frederick Leonard died in Gilbralter, Wayne County, Michigan, on 23 Mar 1958; he was 86.
Their children include:
68811i.
Leonard Baker Nichols (16 Apr 1901-5 Mar 1999)
68812ii.
Charles Frederick Nichols (12 Feb 1908-Aug 1981)
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