| Home Surname List Name Index Sources GEDCOM File Email Us | Elizabeth FRUITS was born in 1810 in Butler County, Ohio. If you need any help, or find any thing in this file you would like further asst. with do not hesitate to contact me. I am still adding more info and will update this ged file often. So please check back often for new info... Parents: George FRUITS II and Catherine STONEBRAKER. George FRUITS was born about 1736 in Germany. He died in 1811 at the age of 75 in Brookville, Franklin Co., IN. He was also known as John George Fruits. Probably born of French Huguenot anccestry. Arrived in America from Germany about 1760. A few years after his marriage to Margaret moved to a German settlement in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, where records show that George Fruits owned over 300 acres of land.
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Spouse: Mrs. Margaret FRUITS. Mrs. Margaret FRUITS and George FRUITS were married in 1760 in Washington Co., PA near Baltimore, MD. Children were: Martin FRUITS, George FRUITS II, Catharina FRUITS, John FRUITS, Margaret FRUITS, Sarah FRUITS, Jonathan FRUITS, David FRUITS, Barbara FRUITS. George FRUITS II was born on 2 January 1762 in Baltimore, MD. He died on 6 August 1876 at the age of 114 in Alamo, Montgomery Co., Indiana. He was also known as John George Fruits , Jr.. Is the last known survivor of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION, GEORGE FRUITS (referred to as "Alamo George" by family), who was born in 1762 and died at the astonishing age of 114 years, seven months, and four days in August of 1876 according to official records (George Fruits is listed in the 1977 edition of GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS as one of the longest living human beings on record). All information is factual, has been thoroughly researched, and authenticated by family, the national society of the Sons of the American Revolution (S.A.R.), the Montgomery County, Indiana Historical Society, and the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) from that county. GEORGE FRUITS January 2, 1762 - August 6, 1876 "ALAMO GEORGE" Last of the Original Frontiersmen ----- LAST SURVIVOR OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION George Fruits, II had been a loyal democrat since the party was formed and intended to remain so. George Fruits, II or "Alamo George" as he is usually called to help keep his identity separate from (***Newspaper articles allege that George was deeply hurt when he was refused enlistment "Alamo George's" parents were "Flag Bearer George" and Margaret Fruits, young immigrants from "Alamo George" married CATHERINE STONEBRAKER on October 29, THERE IS EVIDENCE TO PROVE THAT "ALAMO GEORGE" FRUITS, HIS **********
***VERBATIM EXCERPTS from the above Widow's Claim are set out below: "George Fruits served in Captain Kirkwood's Company of Pennsylvania Militia in the (***Note: According to an article published in the Vinton-Iowa-Eagle newspaper, dated June 21, 1876, Catherine continues: "In 1787, he moved from Pennsylvania to eastern Kentucky where he joined a "In 1790, he enlisted in General Harmar's Army in the war with the Miami Indians, and was in many The Crawfordsville, Indiana Chapter of the D.A.R. discovered several years ago war records showing In 1794, "Alamo George" enlisted in General Wayne's army and was in the BATTLE OF THE A courageous scout on the frontier for over 40 years at the time of his death, "Alamo George" enlisted ********** Continuing Catherine Fruits' statements contained in her Widow's Claim for Pension are the following "At the time of his enlistment in the WAR OF 1812, he was six feet three inches in height, "Following have been places of residence since the date of his discharge from service in the (Clarification on discrepancy: *** Catherine's above statement that the family remained in the ********** (NOTE: It might be questioned as to the ability of Catherine Fruits to come up with the detailed history of ********** An article published in the Vinton (Iowa) Eagle (June 21, 1876) emerged as a reprint of an earlier article The interviewer was shown the ORIGINAL DEED to their farm, located about halfway between Alamo "The ballots were written out by Jim Gilkey with a goose quill pen and polk-berry ink and George said they had lived on their farm for five years before they received their land deed signed by the (NOTE: Apparently, after moving to the Alamo area, George gave up the use entirely of whiskey and The interviewer also states, when Kentucky was opened to settlers, George went there where he took an This concludes the summary of the Indianapolis Journal article as copied by the Vinton, Iowa, Eagle, Catherine's Claim for Widow's Pension, along with the above article summary, standing alone give about ********** The following is matter of record: George and Catherine Fruits' farm ("The Homeplace") was located at the intersection of Many other battles and events that George is believe to have been indirectly or directly involved in George's obituary notes that six of his sons were present at his death bed. It also says that he was The recorded will of "Alamo George" Fruits, dated January 5, 1876, names his sons John and All the foregoing should be considered as authentic and verified: 1.People around Alamo who knew George Fruits described him as a man of about six-feet, three 2.George entered the American Revolution as a volunteer at the age of 15 in June of 1777 and served 3.George was not the talkative type and usually let his wife, Catherine, handle the conversation. 4.Shortly after moving to Montgomery County, Indiana, in 1827, one of George and Catherine's 5.Summarized from the Indiana State Journal: At one point, six of George and Catherine's sons 6.George spoke no English until he was 12. Spoke only German. Catherine spoke only German till age 7.George attended only one month of school in his entire life. 8.Sebastian was only 7 years older than his son-in-law, George, and George's mother-in-law, Susan, 9.George's parents/family moved from Maryland to PA sometime between 1773-1777: George said 10.All of George's sons were over six feet tall like their father. 11.George had 9 boys and 4 girls. He outlived two: Susan & Charles. Susan died at age 38 leaving 9 12.George joined the Washington County Militia at age 15; June 20, 1777. 13.Work: 4 years tanner, 6 years distiller, farmer, scout, and military. 14.George: 6'3", approximately 225 pounds, blue eyes, went barefooted most times. Skin was 15.Early riser; smoked many years and used whiskey, but not to excess. 16.Religion: believed there was too much hypocrisy; belief in the "golden rule"; could forgive but never 17.Several minor accidents in his life; several ribs broken over the years, mashed ankle, etc. but nothing 18.Some favorite possessions: old powder horn, held 2 lbs., someone gave him 19.Reports give two dates they moved to Montgomery County from the Knightstown area; 1821 and If you need any help, or find any thing in this file you would like further asst. with do not hesitate to contact me. I am still adding more info and will update this ged file often. So please check back often for new info... Parents: George FRUITS and Mrs. Margaret FRUITS. Spouse: Catherine STONEBRAKER. Catherine STONEBRAKER and George FRUITS II were married on 29 October 1806 in Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio. Children were: Charles FRUITS, Susannah FRUITS, Elizabeth FRUITS, Jacob FRUITS, Sebastian Meriott FRUITS, Margaret FRUITS, John S. FRUITS, George K. FRUITS, Catherine FRUITS, David FRUITS, William Jason FRUITS, Jonathan FRUITS, Michael Yeakle FRUITS. George K. FRUITS was born on 21 July 1822 in Montgomery Co., Indiana. He died on 3 November 1909 at the age of 87 in North Judson, Starke Co., Indiana. Buried in Pioneer Cemetery, North Judson, Indiana.
Jacob FRUITS was born in 1812 in Butler County, Ohio. He was also known as Deacon Jacob Fruits. He died in near San Luis Obispo, California. Jacob and Elizabeth moved the family in 1844 from Montgomery Co., Indiana to Page County, Iowa, after 1852, they moved on to California and Elizabeth died on the way. Jacob and Elizabeth are listed in 1850 Federal Census in Page Co., Iowa with children Mary 17, Henry 13, Jane 10, Elizabeth 8, George 6, John 2. The 1850 census also showed their first daughter Catherine Fruits had married John Linebaugh. Jacobs brother, Sebastian Meriott Fruits, has also moved his family to Page Co., Iowa and he died there Feb 28, 1891. His younger brother, Wiliam Fruits, was also in Page Co., Iowa, from 1855 to 1858, but moved his family back to Fountain County, Indiana in 1858. The 1850 census records show tht there were many Stonebrakers and Fruits descendants in Page Co., Iowa, as well as descendants from the Linbaught family in Fountain Co., Indiana.
John FRUITS was born about 1780 in Washington Co., PA. He died between 1812 and 1815 at the age of 32 in WAR OF 1812. He was killed by Indians.
John S. FRUITS was born on 14 March 1818 in Butler County, Ohio. He died on 10 April 1894 at the age of 76 in Riply Twp. Montgomery Co., Indiana. Buried McCormick Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Indiana. John's wives were most likely cousins.
Jonathan FRUITS was born on 11 August 1784 in Washington Co., PA. He died on 14 March 1874 at the age of 89 in Franklin Co., Indiana. He was buried in Asbury Cemetery, Franklin Co. IN. If you need any help, or find any thing in this file you would like further asst. with do not hesitate to contact me. I am still adding more info and will update this ged file often. So please check back often for new info... Parents: George FRUITS and Mrs. Margaret FRUITS. Jonathan FRUITS was born on 16 May 1833 in Ripley Twp., Montgomery, Indiana. He died on 14 November 1901 at the age of 68 in Montgomery Co., Indiana. Buried in Masonic Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Indiana. - No further information
Margaret FRUITS was born about 1780. She died WFT Est. 1809-1874. If you need any help, or find any thing in this file you would like further asst. with do not hesitate to contact me. I am still adding more info and will update this ged file often. So please check back often for new info... Parents: George FRUITS and Mrs. Margaret FRUITS. Margaret FRUITS was born on 8 January 1817 in Butler County, Ohio. She died on 5 May 1909 at the age of 92 in Catlin, Vermilion Co., Illinois. Buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Ilinois.
Martin FRUITS was born between 1761 and 1774. If you need any help, or find any thing in this file you would like further asst. with do not hesitate to contact me. I am still adding more info and will update this ged file often. So please check back often for new info... Parents: George FRUITS and Mrs. Margaret FRUITS. Michael Yeakle FRUITS was born on 13 May 1836 in Ripley Twp., Montgomery Co., Indiana. He died on 11 April 1912 at the age of 75 in Montgomery Co., Indiana. He was buried in O'Neal Cemetery, Yountsville, Indiana.. At the time of his birth, his father was past 74 years of age and his mother 46 years of age. Some of his older brotheres and sisters had long been married with children older than he. He woned and operated a grist mill in Yountsville.At the time of Michael Yeakle Fruits, his father was past 74 years of age and his mother 46 years of age. Some of his older brothers and sisters had long been married with children older than he. Buried in O'Neal Cemetery, Yontsville, Indiana.
Mrs. Margaret FRUITS was born in 1740. She died between 1826 and 1829 at the age of 86 in Brookville, Franklin County, IN. She was buried in On the family farm. If you need any help, or find any thing in this file you would like further asst. with do not hesitate to contact me. I am still adding more info and will update this ged file often. So please check back often for new info... Spouse: George FRUITS. Mrs. Margaret FRUITS and George FRUITS were married in 1760 in Washington Co., PA near Baltimore, MD. Children were: Martin FRUITS, George FRUITS II, Catharina FRUITS, John FRUITS, Margaret FRUITS, Sarah FRUITS, Jonathan FRUITS, David FRUITS, Barbara FRUITS. Sarah FRUITS was born about 1780. She died WFT Est. 1802-1874. If you need any help, or find any thing in this file you would like further asst. with do not hesitate to contact me. I am still adding more info and will update this ged file often. So please check back often for new info... Parents: George FRUITS and Mrs. Margaret FRUITS. Sebastian Meriott FRUITS was born on 2 January 1815 in Butler County, Ohio. He died on 23 February 1891 at the age of 76 in Page County, Iowa. He was also known as Boss Fruits. Buried in Butler Cemetery, Page County, Iowa.
Susannah FRUITS was born on 3 April 1809 in Butler County, Ohio. She died on 13 May 1847 at the age of 38 in Jackson Twp., Fountain Co., Indiana. If you need any help, or find any thing in this file you would like further asst. with do not hesitate to contact me. I am still adding more info and will update this ged file often. So please check back often for new info... Parents: . Parents: George FRUITS II and Catherine STONEBRAKER. Spouse: John NEWKIRK. Susannah FRUITS and John NEWKIRK were married on 3 April 1827 in Butler County, Ohio. Children were: John W. NEWKIRK, George NEWKIRK, Henry NEWKIRK, Jackson NEWKIRK, Mathilda NEWKIRK, Malinda NEWKIRK, Evans NEWKIRK, William NEWKIRK, Margaret NEWKIRK, Jonathan NEWKIRK. William Jason FRUITS was born on 16 January 1831 in a farm in Montgomery Co., Indiana northest of Alamo, Indiana. He died on 23 September 1904 at the age of 73 in his home in Waynetown, Montgomery Co., Indiana. He was buried in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Indiana.. William was the 10th child of George Fruits and Catharine Stonebraker. He fathered six children from his first marriage. He fathered five children from his second marriage. After his first marriage, William acquired a farm of several acres in Ripley Twp., Montgomery Co., west of his father's farm.Birth records indicate that his third and fourth children were born in Iowa between 1854 and 1857, where his older brother, Sebastian M. Fruits was then living. But the family returned to the farm in Montgomery Co. after the birth of the fourth child where two more children were born. After his second marriage, during the summer of 1872, William built on his farm a two story house, which was still standing in 1979. Teh 1880 census show that William and his third wife Elizabeth were living on the farm in Ripley Twp. with the following children: Lavina, 18, Ester C. , 16, Flora Etta, 12, and William Jason, 6 (Fruits); also William David, 14, and George, 23, (Maltsbarger). On 18 August 1885 and 17 October 1890, William bought lots in Waynetown. He built a two story house with two rooms up and two down at the corner of Vine and Walnut streets. The house was remodeled in 1909 and was still standing 1979. The livery stable buildings northwest of this house were still standing also. It was here that William died in 1904.Buried next to his second wife, Emanda Thomas, in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery County, Indiana. William was the 10th child of George Fruits and Catharine Stonebraker. He fathered six children from his first marriage. He fathered five children from his second marriage. After his first marriage, William acquired a farm of several acres in Ripley Twp., Montgomery Co., west of his father's farm.Birth records indicate that his third and fourth children were born in Iowa between 1854 and 1857, where his older brother, Sebastian M. Fruits was then living. But the family returned to the farm in Montgomery Co. after the birth of the fourth child where two more children were born. After his second marriage, during the summer of 1872, William built on his farm a two story house, which was still standing in 1979. Teh 1880 census show that William and his third wife Elizabeth were living on the farm in Ripley Twp. with the following children: Lavina, 18, Ester C. , 16, Flora Etta, 12, and William Jason, 6 (Fruits); also William David, 14, and George, 23, (Maltsbarger). On 18 August 1885 and 17 October 1890, William bought lots in Waynetown. He built a two story house with two rooms up and two down at the corner of Vine and Walnut streets. The house was remodeled in 1909 and was still standing 1979. The livery stable buildings northwest of this house were still standing also. It was here that William died in 1904.William was the 10th child of George Fruits and Catharine Stonebraker. He fathered six children from his first marriage. He fathered five children from his second marriage. After his first marriage, William acquired a farm of several acres in Ripley Twp., Montgomery Co., west of his father's farm.Birth records indicate that his third and fourth children were born in Iowa between 1854 and 1857, where his older brother, Sebastian M. Fruits was then living. But the family returned to the farm in Montgomery Co. after the birth of the fourth child where two more children were born. After his second marriage, during the summer of 1872, William built on his farm a two story house, which was still standing in 1979. Teh 1880 census show that William and his third wife Elizabeth were living on the farm in Ripley Twp. with the following children: Lavina, 18, Ester C. , 16, Flora Etta, 12, and William Jason, 6 (Fruits); also William David, 14, and George, 23, (Maltsbarger). On 18 August 1885 and 17 October 1890, William bought lots in Waynetown. He built a two story house with two rooms up and two down at the corner of Vine and Walnut streets. The house was remodeled in 1909 and was still standing 1979. The livery stable buildings northwest of this house were still standing also. It was here that William died in 1904.William was the 10th child of George Fruits and Catharine Stonebraker. He fathered six children from his first marriage. He fathered five children from his second marriage. After his first marriage, William acquired a farm of several acres in Ripley Twp., Montgomery Co., west of his father's farm.Birth records indicate that his third and fourth children were born in Iowa between 1854 and 1857, where his older brother, Sebastian M. Fruits was then living. But the family returned to the farm in Montgomery Co. after the birth of the fourth child where two more children were born. After his second marriage, during the summer of 1872, William built on his farm a two story house, which was still standing in 1979. Teh 1880 census show that William and his third wife Elizabeth were living on the farm in Ripley Twp. with the following children: Lavina, 18, Ester C. , 16, Flora Etta, 12, and William Jason, 6 (Fruits); also William David, 14, and George, 23, (Maltsbarger). On 18 August 1885 and 17 October 1890, William bought lots in Waynetown. He built a two story house with two rooms up and two down at the corner of Vine and Walnut streets. The house was remodeled in 1909 and was still standing 1979. The livery stable buildings northwest of this house were still standing also. It was here that William died in 1904.
Joan FRUSTENDEN was born in 1549 in Wisset,Suffolk,England. She died in Bromland,Somersetshire,England. Spouse: John LAWRENCE. Joan FRUSTENDEN and John LAWRENCE were married in 1570 in Wisset,Suffolk,England. Children were: Henry LAWRENCE. Aaron Carlysle FRY was born on 11 March 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. He died in 1934 at the age of 80. Parents: John Waller FRY and Mary CARLYSLE. Asburn FRY[xUpline] (private). Parents: Valentine FRY and Margaret FULTON. Benjamin FRY was born on 13 December 1881. He died on 17 January 1898 at the age of 16. Parents: Thomas FRY and Sarah Phoebe FRENCH. Cordia FRY[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Buddy ANTHONY. Children were: Max ANTHONY. Dennis Eugen FRY[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Marsha Kaye LYONS. Children were: Jennifer Marie FRY. Elizabeth FRY[xUpline] (private). Parents: Valentine FRY and Margaret FULTON. Elizabeth FRY[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Richard GUYMON. Felly FRY[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Francis GUYMON. George M. FRY was born in 1823 in Pulaski County, KY. Parents: Valentine FRY and Margaret FULTON. Hannah FRY75 was born in 1617 in Bloody Point, Dover, Strafford, Nh. She died after 1691 at the age of 74 in Dover, Stafford, NH. She has Ancestral File Number 8564-1X. Spouse: James RAWLINS (ROLLINS). Hannah FRY and James RAWLINS (ROLLINS) were married between 1638 and 1641 in ?, Dover, , Nh. Children were: John ROLLINS, Thomas RAWLINS (ROLLINS), Benjamin RAWLINS, Joseph RAWLINS, Deborah RAWLINS, Ichabod RAWLINS, Samuel RAWLINGS, James RAWLINS, Benjamin RAWLINGS, Joseph RAWLINS, Deborah RAWLINS, Sarah RAWLINS, Dau RAWLINS, Rebecca RAWLINS, Elizabeth ROLLINS, Joseph ROLLINS, Sarah ROLLINS, John ROLLINS, Deborah ROLLINS, James ROLLINS, Rebecca ROLLINS. James Edward FRY was born on 19 September 1851 in Illinois. Parents: John Waller FRY and Mary CARLYSLE. James Valentine FRY was born on 15 September 1836 in Illinois. He died in 1916 at the age of 80. Parents: John Waller FRY and Mary CARLYSLE. Jane Brazel FRY[xUpline] (private). Parents: Valentine FRY and Margaret FULTON. Jennifer Marie FRY[xUpline] (private). Parents: Dennis Eugen FRY and Marsha Kaye LYONS. John Jr. FRY was born on 11 September 1846 in Illinois. He died in 1848 at the age of 2 in Illinois. Parents: John Waller FRY and Mary CARLYSLE. John Waller FRY was born on 31 January 1816 in Kentucky. He died catarrah of stomach and bowells on 14 November 1905 at the age of 89 in Burnet Co, TX. He was buried in Fry Cemetery, Council Creek Community, Burnet Co., TX. Parents: Valentine FRY and Margaret FULTON. Spouse: Mary CARLYSLE. Mary CARLYSLE and John Waller FRY were married on 15 August 1834 in Kentucky. Children were: James Valentine FRY, Sarah Jane FRY, Mary Elizabeth FRY, Thomas FRY, John Jr. FRY, Matilda C., FRY, James Edward FRY, Margaret E. FRY, Aaron Carlysle FRY, William Peter FRY. Spouse: Eliza Jane WEATHERFORD. Eliza Jane WEATHERFORD and John Waller FRY were married on 24 August 1871 in ,Burnet Texas. John Wesley FRY was born on 6 October 1866 in Burnet County, Texas. He died on 4 March 1920 at the age of 53 in San Saba County, Texas. Parents: Thomas FRY and Susannah Permelia GREER. Joseph H. FRY was born on 4 September 1886. He died on 21 February 1920 at the age of 33. Parents: Thomas FRY and Sarah Phoebe FRENCH. Margaret E. FRY was born on 16 January 1853 in Illinois. Parents: John Waller FRY and Mary CARLYSLE. Margret Franklin "Maggie" FRY was born on 2 December 1867 in Burnet Co, TX. She died on 11 April 1952 at the age of 84 in San Saba, San Saba, Texas. She was also known as Margret. Maggie was buried in San Saba City Cemetery, San Saba, Texas. Parents: Thomas FRY and Susannah Permelia GREER. Marie FRY[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Jesse Jefferson BANTA. Mary FRY[xUpline] (private). Spouse: Samuel WILLIS. Mary Elizabeth FRY was born on 15 April 1841 in Illinois. She died on 11 June 1883 at the age of 42 in Burnet, Burnet, Texas. She was buried in Council Creek Cemetery Burnet Co. Tx. Parents: John Waller FRY and Mary CARLYSLE. Mary Polly Ann FRY[xUpline] (private). Parents: Valentine FRY and Margaret FULTON. Matilda C., FRY was born on 11 February 1849 in Illinois. Parents: John Waller FRY and Mary CARLYSLE. Nathaniel FRY[xUpline] (private). Parents: Thomas FRY and Susannah Permelia GREER. Ophelia FRY was born on 14 March 1873. She died on 29 March 1873 at the age of 0. Parents: Thomas FRY and Sarah Phoebe FRENCH. Peter Lindsey FRY was born on 8 May 1820 in Kentucky. He died on 11 May 1906 at the age of 86 in Mt. Zion, Burnet, Texas. Parents: Valentine FRY and Margaret FULTON. Sarah Evaline "Evie" FRY was born on 27 December 1878 in Burnet County, Texas. She died in April 1936 at the age of 57 in Texas. She was buried in Pond Springs Cemetery, Cedar Park, Williamson, Texas. Parents: Thomas FRY and Sarah Phoebe FRENCH. Sarah Jane FRY was born on 15 November 1838 in Hancock county, Illinois. She died on 13 June 1919 at the age of 80 in Burnet, Burnet County, Texas. She was buried in Odd Fellows' Cemetery, Burnet, Texas. Parents: John Waller FRY and Mary CARLYSLE. Susannah FRY[xUpline] (private). Parents: Valentine FRY and Margaret FULTON. |