James Asa Fricks

(I can fill in some of the gaps in this article later, just wanted to get it posted before I lost it...)
Found on ancestory.com by:
FROM: HERITAGE OF DEKALB COUNTY ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED BY: PAM WERSTLER

JAMES ASA FRICKS & MARANDA ELIZABETH

JAMES ASA FRICKS



               
 Before Columbus sailed to America, Heinrich Fricker Frick farmed the fertile soil around Kappel on the Albis in Switzerland.  Heinrich Frick first appeared on tax documents in that Swiss area in 1455.  The Fricks, of German descent, were believed to have moved from the Palatinate area of Germany to Switzerland where they could practice their Protestant religion without interference from the government.

Seven generations after Heinrich Frick, three of his descendants arrived in Philadelphia on December 11, 1739.  Rudolf, Johannes and Casper Frick were administered the oath of allegiance on arrival, thus becoming British citizens.  Casper died soon after arrival, but Rudolf and Johannes settled in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the township of Milford.  Rudolf Frick (born September 15, 1709 in Switzerland—died after 1769 in either Pennsylvania or North Carolina. Rudolf married around 1749 in Pennsylvania  to Veronica_______. 

Rudolf and Veronica’s children included Henry (1750), Jacob (1751), Mathias (1760) and Anna.  Jacob Frick was born in Pennsylvania and died in Illinois in 1839.  He was a carpenter and a farmer.  He is the only known member of the Frick line to serve in the American Revolution.  He enlisted in North Carolina. 

More on Lewis, and his family Re: Civil War

I was trying to find out if Elizabeth received her pension. It looks like she did, but I need to look a little more. In the process, I found this clip on a page about FRANCIS MARION GAY. You'll have to scroll down if you want to see it, I cut and posted some of the info here:

Fricks, Reuben G. (or Reuben J.) -- Private in Inf. Battn., Smith’s Legion, Ga. Vols., June 17, 1862. Transferred to Co. F. 65th Regt. Ga. Inf., Mar. 1863. Deserted at Loudon, Tenn., May 23, 1863. Ed Note 21 Mar 97: Reuben G. FRICKS, brother to my (Gene Fricks) 3ggfather John Davis FRICKS, was born in Oct 1825 in Pendleton Dist, SC, the son of Lewis and Elizabeth VICE FRICKS. He marr. Marlena E. CRAIN on 25 Aug 1855.

He enlisted in the 65th GA as indicated; family tradition has it that he was persuaded to defect by his father Lewis, who himself had enlisted, along with John Davis, in the 5th TN MI.
Reuben enlisted in F Co, 3rd TN Cav, USA. Lewis had two other sons who enlisted in the 2nd TN Cav, one of whom, Daniel D, had been a member of H Co, 6th GA. Family tradition has it that when Lewis and John Davis enlisted in the federal army, their GA neighbors burned down their house in Dahlonega {sp?} GA.

Lewis Silas Fricks

I have been working on Lewis Silas Fricks. He was born sometime in 1800. He married Elizabeth Vice in 1822. I believe they had 9 children, one being my great grandpa, John Davis. Lewis was also in the Civil War. I'm not done with his 'box' on the family tree, but I had to post this story.

Affadavits for Widow's Pension - Federal

(Source: The Frick, Fricks, Frix Family Of The South Or "The Three Brothers" by Ardath Edwards Katsenis)

John A. Wody says that he knew Lewis Fricks well and personally before and during the war, and he knows from repeatedly hearing him express his sentiments that he was a loyal man opposed to secession and the war. He knows that a rebel crowd, during the war, destroyed the most of his little property, burned his house, cut up his feather beds, and mixed molasses with feathers, because he refused to join the rebel army, which all along he persistently refused to do, and never did to his knowledge, and he believes, he would have known it had he so done. He also knows because he was in the army himself, that Lewis Fricks made a good soldier, while in the Federal service, but he does not know what became of him.

Rudolf Frick - Welcome to the USA

Rudolf was my exciting find for the day. He was born in Knonau, Canton Zurick, Switzerland (1709), but died in Pennsylvania, USA (1769).   He brought our family name to America. He was my 5th Great Grandpa. He came on a ship named Lydia, with Captain James Allen. He settled in Bucks County Penn., in the township of Milford. There is a book that was published in 1984 titled: The Frick, Fricks, Frix of the South or "The Three Brothers" by Ardath Edwards Katsenis. I'd like to find a copy. There were a few paragraphs posted online with some information on Rudolf. The same person also posted several interesting 'short stories' i.e. info from the church logs, and a little bit of info on what it was like on the ship to America. They aren't that long, but too long for a blog. If you'd like to request them, just email me.

Just a quick summary to tie Rudolf to John Davis:

• 1750: Rudolf's son Henry was born
• 1780: Henry's son Jacob was born
• 1800: Jacob's son Lewis was born
• 1840: Lewis's son John Davis Fricks (my great grandpa was born)

Jonathan Davis Fricks, my Great Grandpa

This is a scanned picture of my Great Grand Father, Jonathan Davis Fricks. I'm not sure who sent me the copy. I don't have the original. On the back of the picture it says father of Francis Fricks (my Grandpa) and Grand Father of William Allen. It also says Lt. in the Union Army, 1865.

He was born in 1840 and lived until 1906. I will have to see what I can find out about his time in the Army. He was born in Dahlonega, GA, and died in Cherokee County, NC. I think I have a picture of his tombstone. Just a sec, I'll look...

Here's another one. (I may have to figure a better way to post pictures)

I think it's pretty amazing to have a great grandpa that was in the civil war. My dad said he can remember some stories his dad told him. He better share!



Teresa L George -- Signing In

This is my first post! I decided to start a blog because I decided to work on our family tree. I am finding fun things I'd like to share with the relatives. Rather than email my family, I thought I'd blog. If they want to look they can and if they don't that's fine too! Plus I will be able to keep track of  information on something other than slips of paper scattered all over my desk. And who knows maybe a long lost relative will find my blog.

I'm new to anscestors.com and to family tree maker 2010 (and to blogging). I may not be consistent in investigating the family (or blogging). You know how it is when you start something new. Right now I'm scanning through the Fricks side. And that's what made me want to post.

I have a BLOG PAGE. So cool!

Feel free to send me comments and suggestions!