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


   JOHN L. FRETZ farmer, P.O. Gardenville, was born in 
Plumstead township, Bucks county, November 1, 1751, and is a 
son of Elias and Esther (Leatherman) Fretz, natives of 
Plumstead township and of German descent.  John Fretz, his 
grandfather, resided in Plumstead township, in the old 
homestead where John L. now lives.  He was a farmer and 
drover, following the latter a greater portion of his time.  
Elias Fretz was his son, and was also a farmer.  He lived 
and died on the farm where John L. now lives.  This farm has 
been in the Fretz name over one hundred years.  Elias Fretz 
and his wife had three children, only one of whom is living, 
John L.  He has always lived on the farm, and has been very 
successful.  October 9, 1875, he married Sophia H. Myers, 
daughter of John and Anna Myers.  They are the parents of 
three children:  Wilson, Eleanora, and Harrietta.  Mr. and 
Mrs. Fretz are members of the Mennonite church.