 1851 - 1928 (77 years)
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| Name |
Rose FRIES [1, 2] |
| Born |
14 Feb 1851 |
Uhfeltz, Haut-Rin, France  [1, 2] |
- LDS Film #759584 birth record.
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| Gender |
Female |
| Burial |
For the Fries(e) family, documents list both France and Germany as the country of origin (birth). At the time of emigration, Alsace was a part of France. In 1870-1871 the Franco Prussian War was fought, and at the conclusion Alsace became a part of Germany. This appears to explain why documents from that time on list Germany as the country of emigration. |
| Emigration |
12 Dec 1853 |
New York |
- Aboard the ship Rockall, originating from Havre de Grace, France
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| Immigration |
Source: Letter from Mary Lou Fries dated 6Dec2006. “...In a paper that leo had dictated when he was 89, reads: The Fries’ came from Alsace, Lorane (sic) along with 3 other families. They embarked in Nov. 1852 and were 5 weeks on the ocean. After a stormy crossing they landed in Maryland on Dec. 23rd. Their money was all gone except a $1.00 and an axe (sic), so they stopped temporarily with some friends near Pittsburgh. They did any jobs they could find and after they had a little money the men went to Fort Wayne and later walked out to Walnut Corners here in Columbia City. After they had a little money, the women came here to live also.”
Emigration from France: Erasmus and family left Havre DeGrace, France and arrived in New York City, New York on 12 December 1853 aboard the ship Rockall. The family include wife Rosa, son Erasmus, daughter Cath, son Joseph, son Xavier, and daughter Rosa. Noted is the fact that Rosa is believed to be a twin; and sister Susan is not with the family. Information has been taken from the ship’s passenger list.
Family tradition indicates Rosa was a twin, with a sister Susana being born. She must have died prior to their departure from France.
Erasmus indicataed their nationality as French on the passenger list. |
| Occupation |
Seamstress, later in life. |
| Religion |
Catholic |
| Buried |
1928 |
Greenhill Cemetary, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana |
- Catholic section, 1-5-34-2
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| Died |
14 Mar 1928 |
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA |
- Obituary--Columbia City Post, 18 Aug 1928
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| Notes |
- Letter from Mary Doyle of Marion, Indiana: "Grandma Riley was Rose Fries the Bible says (speakin g of Velma's Bible maintained in Indiana). Rose Fries Riley born at Alsos Larane France an d Germany. Born 1849--died 1928.Grandma Riley had a twin brother lived in Marion Joe Fries." "William Henry Riley born Sept 2nd 1877--died July 1st 1926 your Dad's brother his wife Sara h died before him. All was born in Columbia City, Ind." Drop Report, Division of Finance: Date of death for Rosa was stated as March 14, 1928. No l ocation. General Affidavit, Pension" Applcation for pension by Rosa. States her name was Rose Ann Ri ey who resided at 2211 West 12th Street, Marion, Indiana.
Letter from Mary Doyle: Discusses family. States Leo Fries is the cousin to Rosa. His son States Leo was “well to do.” Leo lived near the entrance to the Veteran's Hospital at Columbia City, Indiana. Apparently, Rosa didn't get along with Leo well.
Mary Doyle states “Grandma Riley was Rose Fries. the Bible says Rose Fries Riley born at Alsos Larane France (sic) and Germany. Born 1849--died 1928. Grandma Riley had a twin brother lived in Marion; Joe Fries.” [Earlier family tradition from Velma Riley Snowden stated that Rose Fries had a twin sister, named Susanna.]
Additional General Affidavit by Frank H Freise and Catherine Freise states that Frank is the brother of Rosa and Catherine the sister-in-law. Signatures of Frank and Catherine have the surname spelled Fries, although the affidavit states the surname as Freise. Frank's age was stated as 57 years in 1902, making his year of birth about 1845. Catherine's age was stated as 51 years, making her date of birth about 1851. Their place of residence was Columbia City, Whitley, Indiana.
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The birth registration documents for Rose and Marie Susanne Fries show that they were twins. The birth record says Rose was born at 2:00 AM on the 14th of February, and Marie Susanne at about 4:00 PM.
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| Person ID |
I32 |
Ronald Allen Snowden Family Tree |
| Last Modified |
29 Jan 2011 |
| Father |
Erasme "Erasmus Xavier" FRIES, b. 20 Jul 1815, Uhfeltz, Haut-Rin, France , d. 16 Dec 1865, , Whitley County, Indiana, USA (Age 50 years) |
| Mother |
Rose KOEHL, b. 17 Aug 1814, Uhfeltz, Alsace, France , d. 27 Nov 1888, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana Catholic 1-2-16-2 (Age 74 years) |
| Married |
France |
| _UID |
4898E006813148FA91D3F3E3E2B5FADB609B |
| Documents |
 | Passenger list--Ths Ship "Rockall"
Departed Havre de Grace, France
The Fries family traveled aboard the ship Rockall, landing in New York on the 12th of December, 1953. Family legend has it that they traveled with two other relatives. From birth records we know that children Rose and Suzanne were twins, but Rose is only listed on the ship's manifest. Her age is listed as 2/4 years--or mathematically about six months. Note that the family listed beneath them on the manifest has a daughter aged 2/4, whose name is Suzanne. Additionally, they are from the same area as the Fries, and are bound for the same place in the United States. Follow-up research has not provided a tie; and there appears to be no association. But a connection has not been ruled out. |
| Family ID |
F72 |
Group Sheet |
| Family |
Thomas George RILEY, b. Dec 1845, , Stark County, Ohio, USA , d. 26 Apr 1902, Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA (Age ~ 56 years) |
| Married |
2 Jun 1868 |
Columbia City, Whitley County , Indiana, USA |
| _UID |
6F9C9E735E1244B9B0A4A224EAC099EDD369 |
| Notes |
- Certificate #613465 from Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior: Thomas Riley state s he and Rosa were married on June 2, 1868 by Reverend Shaffer, from the St. Paul's Catholi c Church, in Columbia City, Indiana. Also, the clerks office in Columbia City, Indiana has r ecord of the marriage. Affiant further states that neither he nor Rosa were previously married. Dated March 24, 189 8. Rosa's name was given as Rosa Riley. Maiden name stated as Rosa Fries. Marriage License issued by Whitley County, in 1868; book 2A: Page 518.
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| Children |
| | 1. Mary Matilda RILEY, b. 28 Jun 1875, Indiana , d. 16 Sep 1956 (Age 81 years) |
| | 2. William Henry RILEY, b. 2 Sep 1877, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana Catholic 1-2-16-2 , d. 1 Jul 1926, Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA (Age 48 years) |
| | 3. Catherine (Kate) RILEY, b. 5 Jun 1882, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana Catholic 1-2-16-2 , d. 1 Nov 1963, Indiana (Age 81 years) |
| | 4. Rosa M. RILEY, b. 23 Apr 1886, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana Catholic 1-2-16-2 , d. 16 Jan 1963, Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA (Age 76 years) |
| | 5. Joseph Leo RILEY, b. 5 Apr 1892, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana Catholic 1-2-16-2 , d. 26 Jul 1962, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA (Age 70 years) |
| | 6. Child RILEY |
| | 7. Child2 RILEY |
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| Photos
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 | The original St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in Columbia City, Indiana.
Think back in time and imagine that Rosa and Thomas were leaving the church after their wedding ceremony in 1869--that the family no doubt worked on for may of the preceding weeks. These old steps conjure up wonderful thoughts of youth, happiness and eternal love. |
 | Thomas and Rose Ann Riley
Copy of an original tintype (Dageurotype) now in the possession of Ron Snowden. Picture is estimated to be from the period of about 1880. |
 | Rose Ann (Fries) Riley, sitting next to son Joe Riley, wife Kate and grand daughter Velma Riley. Photo was taken about 1926 in Indiana.
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 | Aunt Rose (Riley), josephine, Grandma Riley, and Joe Reynolds
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 | Joe and Kate Riley, with young Velma--standing next to Grandmother Rose Ann (Fries) Riley. Location is uncertain, but could be Marion, Indiana, Photo taken in 1927.
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 | TGR-Rosa300dpi.JPG
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| Headstones |
 | Headstone of Thomas and Rosa Riley
Located within the Greenhills Cemetery--Catholic Section--Columbia City, Indiana. |
 | Ron Snowden and John Fries
Visiting graves of Thomas and Rosa Riley
Thomas and Rosa are the great grandparents of Ron; and Thomas is the great uncle of John. |
| Family ID |
F7 |
Group Sheet |
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| Photos |
 | The home of Rose Riley in about 1918
Photograph taken in 2009, and is not original to the 1918 home.
Located in Marion, Indiana
Rose lived on the Civil War Pension of husband Thomas ($8 per month) and did sewing and other incidental domestic work to supplement her income. |
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| Rosa 150p.JPG
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| Sources |
- [S400] 1900 Federal Census--Franklin Township, Marion City, Grant County, Indiana.
- [S728] 1880 Federal Census--Boynton, Tazewell County, Illinois, USA.
- [S6] Letter from Mary Doyle.
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