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Born in the log cabin just south of the stone house in Harrisburg.

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Baptised by Rev. Hautz.

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Grew to manhood amid surroundings that taught the value of integrity as a component part of character. He received a good education in the common schools of the different places where the family resided, and was destined for a collegiate course. This however, was averse to his tastes, as he early developed a desire to enter upon the active duties of life in the business world. At seventeen years of age, he entered the jewelry store of Charles Gillespie, in Lancaster, and after two years with him engaged with Zahm & Jackson, who were in the same business. After applying himself with this firm diligently for four years, Mr. Fritchey resolved to start a business of his own. Locating opposite the courthouse, he conducted a jewelry business until 1870, when he sold out and accepted a position with the Meriden Silver Plate Company. After a year he became associated with the Pierpont Manufacturing Company, at New Gedford, Mass., with whom he was connected for some eighteen months, when he took a similar position with Simpson, Hall, Miller & Company, of Wallingford, Conn., for whom he traveled seven years. Mr. Fritchey then left the road and coming to Lancaster established the first successful plant there for the manufacture of umbrella handles and fancy silverware, as a member of the firm of Osborn & Fritchey. After eighteen months he sold out his interest in this concern and began the business in which he is now engaged. From the first, he was successful in his new role, showing a grasp of detail contract work which few can excel, his strong point being that he carries through what he undertakes, regardless of obstacles.

Mr. Fritchey has succeeded well in life and is reputed to be wealthy. He is genial, frank and generous,which traits make him popular with his friends. From his father he inherits a strong dislike for the artificialities of life. Politically he is a stauch Republican, and delights to aid in the success of that party,but does not care for office. Fraternally, Mr. Fritchey is a member of the I.O.R.M., the B.P.O.E., the Hamilton Club and the Young Men's Republican Club. He is a member and liberal supporter of the First Reformed Church of Lancaster.

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Note N826 Index

Born in the one story log house which was 150 yards south of the stone house.

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Note N827 Index

Baptised in Shoop's church by Rev. Hoerner.

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Note N828 Index

Baptized by Rev Kurtz.

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Suffering from Consumption.

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Note N830 Index

Residence 139.

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Note N831 Index

Baptised by Rev Gloninger

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John Newman Leebrick's obit in "Cambridge City Tribune" October 8, 1885. From the front page of the Friday December 14, 1883 "Peru (Indiana) Republican" in the "Deaths" section we find: "At her home near Xenia, Monday afternoon, Mrs. Rosana M. wife of John N. Leebrick, aged 75 years. Death came suddenly, but found her prepared. She had been in her accustomed health. Sunday evening she conducted the family devotions and gave a cheerful religious talk to those present. Monday morning she rose and dressed herself, but complained of pain in the head. A message was sent to this city and her children, Mrs. Emma Davidson, Mrs. g. C. Miller, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. W. Leebrick who started in a carriage but before reaching her home, she was dead. The funeral took place from the residence of G. C. Miller Wednesday; services by Rev. W. H. Daniel. Mrs. Leebrick was a gentle, trustful, loving, Christian mother, whose memory will be cherished."

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Residence 362.