Ohio Genealogical Society
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Montgomery County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society |
Personal Sketch
History of the Frybarger Family, Mad River [Township]In speaking of the early pioneers and intelligent citizens of Mad River Township, none deserve a better record than the above family. The first of the name who came here was George Frybarger, a native of Germany. He arrived in the country about the year 1776, and settled in Frederick County, Md. He came to Ohio in the year 1805. He joined his destinies with Catharine Matter; result of this union, four children, viz., George and Martin; but be it remembered these two were children by his first wife; Valentine and Annie were by his last wife; but all, except Annie, are dead. Mr. Frybarger died in 1812; his wife died in 1829. His son Valentine was born November 17, 1805, on the farm where he spent nearly all of his days. His advantages were poor, but by reading and reflection, he adquired a good practical education. He married Miss Elizabeth Hosier, April 14, 1831. This lady was born November 1, 1812, and was the daughter of Abraham and Lucy Hosier. They were made one by Parson Winters. The result of this union was ten children, viz., Mary J., born May 12, 1832, died August 27, 1852; Geo. W., born July 14, 1833, died December 15, 1864. He was a soldier in the Rebellion; enlisted in 20th Indiana Volunteers. Valentine, born September 26, 1835; Abraham H., born April 20, 1837; Sarah E., July 16, 1839; Rueben, March 26, 1841; Amanda, October 1, 1843; Nettie, August 13, 1846; Lucy, July 29, 1850; Victoria, March 30, 1856. Mr. Frybarger made all the improvements as now seen on his farm. For many years he pursued the stone-quarry business, and furnished the stone for the County Court-House, and many other places of note in Montgomery County and Greene County likewise. In politics he was a Whig. He and his wife were members of the Reformed Church for many years.Mr. Frybarger owned one hundred and eighty acres of land two miles southeast of Dayton.
On the 22d July, 1873, he departed from this earthly tenement to dwell in the mysterious and undiscovered country. His wife died August 24, 1874. Thus two more of the noble band of men and women have been severed from the home-circle and left weeping eyes by the old hearth-stone. This sketch is given by their son Reuben, in memory of his parents.
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