Fralick, Josiah

JOSIAH FRALICK, farmer, P.O. Spartansburg, was born in Montgomery County, N.Y., December 4, 1822, son of Abraham and Margret (Devendorf) Fralick, of German descent, who were born, reared and married in Montgomery County, N.Y.; where they resided forty- seven years, and where their seven children were born, Mr. Fralick lost his wife in 1829, remarried and subsequently came to Erie County and resided in Concord Township till his death, which occurred in 1879. Our subject acquired a common school education, and learned the mason’s trade, which he followed during his younger days. In 1852 he located in Sparta Township, this county, on his present farm comprising 100 acres of good land, most of which has been cleared and improved by his industry, and has erected suitable buildings thereon. May 8, 1859, he was married to Gerusha M., daughter of Philip and Amanda (Coats) Pierce, who settled in this township over fifty years ago, and are still living here honored and respected by all. This union has been blessed with one child— Alice Mae— born March 7, 1863. It can truly he said of Mr. and Mrs. Fralick that industry and success have characterized their lives. In politics he is a Democrat.