The US GenWeb Archives provide genealogical and historical data to the general public without fee or charge of any kind. It is intended that this material not be used in a commercial manner. From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. Submitted by Candy L. Grubb August 4, 1997. Both above notices must remain when copied or downloaded. candyg@ieway.com _____________________________________________________________________________ ELBERT L. FRY Elbert L. Fry, a well known carpenter of Colville, is a young businessman of ability and good standing, and because of his worth and integrity he has hosts of friends and is respected by all. He was born in Marion county, Oregon, on July 10,1875, the son of N.B. and Elizabeth (Bigges) Fry, natives of New York and Missouri, respectively. The father came west in 1849 and the mother in 1852, being aged fifteen and six, respectively. The mother's people settled in Scio and the father's in Linn county, oregon. The father died there in 1895, aged ninety three. They were the parents of seventeen children. Our subject was educated in his native place and at the age of thirteen started out for himself. He worked at various vocations and in 1891 came to Stevens county and worked in the mines. Then he settled in town and took up his trade of carpenter, which he had previously learned. In 1896 Mr. Fry married Miss Ada, daughter of Frank and Amanda (Koker) Nickels, natives of Iowa. In 1888 they came west and then returned, the father dying in Iowa in 1891. The mother still lives there. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Fry, Ellis L. and Gladys. Mr. Fry is a member of the W.W.