Individual Details
Smith Frye
(11 Aug 1806 - 22 Jun 1860)
Smith is the first of the family to carry that given name. No ancestors named Smith have been found but there were Smiths living along Cedar Creek in Virginia that were neighbors of the Fryes. He is said to be the 12th child in the family, but I don't have a complete list.
Smith Frye was shot. He had a contract with a Charles C. Carroll to feed cattle from the slops of Caroll's distillery. There was a dispute over the final payment of $100 and Carroll drew a gun; when Smith grabbed Carroll's hand the gun fired and shot Smith in the abdomen. He died the next day. Smith exonerated Carroll of blame, but he was tried just the same and was found guilty of manslaughter.
There was a will dated 25 Dec 1858, naming wife Nancy as Executrix. Nancy was to dispose of his property and pay bequests to the children. Sons Peter, Jacob & Henry had received advances; Smith and James were to receive their bequest at age 21. Daughter Jane had received her share; daughters Sarah, Catherine Margaret, Natilla & Peoria E. still had their bequests coming. The will was filed for probate 6 Jul 1860.
Events
| Birth | 11 Aug 1806 | Washington County, Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Marriage | 21 Mar 1824 | Washington County, Pennsylvania - Nancy Shepler |  | | |
| Death | 22 Jun 1860 | Peoria County, Illinois | |
Families
| Spouse | Nancy Shepler (1806 - 1882) |
| Child | Rebecca Frye (1825 - 1856) |
| Child | Peter Frye (1827 - 1882) |
| Child | Jacob Frye (1829 - 1880) |
| Child | Sarah Ann Frye (1832 - 1860) |
| Child | Eliza Jane Frye (1834 - 1864) |
| Child | Henry Abraham Frye (1836 - 1890) |
| Child | Catherine Margaret N. Frye (1839 - 1892) |
| Child | Smith Frye Jr. (1841 - 1894) |
| Child | Natilla Frye (1844 - 1883) |
| Child | James Knox Polk Frye (1845 - 1920) |
| Child | Peoria Emma Frye (1847 - 1934) |
| Father | Abraham Frye Jr. (1764 - 1813) |
| Mother | Hester Johnson (1766 - 1813) |
| Sibling | Johnston Frye (1785 - 1829) |
| Sibling | James Frye (1786 - ) |
| Sibling | Benjamin Frye (1788 - 1866) |
| Sibling | Noah Frye (1790 - 1832) |
| Sibling | Luke Frye ( - ) |
| Sibling | Abraham Frye ( - ) |
| Sibling | Mary "Polly" Frye (1796 - 1875) |
| Sibling | Thomas Frye (1799 - 1877) |
| Sibling | Elijah Frye (1801 - 1854) |
| Sibling | Hester Frye ( - ) |
| Sibling | Lot Frye (1808 - 1813) |
Notes
Marriage
Smith and Nancy were second cousins.Endnotes
1. Jon Frye, Frye Family Association Journal. (4356 Chippewa Trail, Jamestown, OH 45335).
2. Jon Frye, Frye Family Association Journal. (4356 Chippewa Trail, Jamestown, OH 45335).
3. Jon Frye, Frye Family Association Journal. (4356 Chippewa Trail, Jamestown, OH 45335).
4. Jon Frye, Frye Family Association Journal. (4356 Chippewa Trail, Jamestown, OH 45335).
5. Jon Frye, Frye Family Association Journal. (4356 Chippewa Trail, Jamestown, OH 45335).
6. Jon Frye, Frye Family Association Journal. (4356 Chippewa Trail, Jamestown, OH 45335).