Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Fretz, Abraham L.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bedminster Township

ABRAHAM L. FRETZ farmer, P.O. Bedminster, is a grandson of 
old "Deacon Abraham."  Isaac K., father of Abraham L., was 
born where Mahlon Fretz now lives, December 16, 1805, and 
was a farmer all his lifetime.  In 1836 he bought and 
removed to the place whee Abraham L. now lives, and in 1858 
bought a part of the old home, where he put up the buildings 
now occupied by his son, Isaac L.  Here he died July 7, 
1882.  He was also a member of the Second Deep Run Mennonite 
church, in which he led the singing for many years, and was 
a sober, honest, and industrious man.  October 1, 1833, he 
was married to Annie, daughter of Jacob Leatherman, of this 
township.  She was born April 15, 1809, and died October 14, 
1883. Their children were William, Sarah, and Mary, 
deceased; John L., Maria L., wife of Henry K. Hockman; 
Annie, wife of John B. Kratz; Isaac L., and Abraham L., who 
was the oldest of the family, and was born at the old home 
September 6, 1834.  On his marriage he went to a place in 
Plumstead, where he stayed for three years, and his father 
having then removed to his new house, he bought the farm 
from his father and has ever since lived there. January 2, 
1838, he was married to Leanna, daughter of Samuel and 
Elizabeth Orr, of Rockhill.  She was born February 12, 1840. 
 Their children are:  Adina, who died when six years old; 
and Samuel O., who is married to Minerva D., daughter of 
John Henry and Emeline Stout.  Mr. and Mrs. Fretz, their son 
and his wife, are all members of the Second Deep Run 
Mennonite church, of which he has been trustee.  As a good 
citizen and an upright man he bears an enviable record.