References
Henry Fry Esq. (c.1701-1786) a merchant from Edenderry, came to Boyle on the invitation of Lord Kingston in 1742 to establish a weaving industry in the town.
From 1743, Henry Fry Esq. & Mary Fuller of Clara, Co Offaly baptised 1 son and 4 daughters at Boyle Church of Ireland.
In 1752, Henry Fry Esq. married Catherine Mills (d.1786) of Knockhall Co Roscommon and had 3 sons and 2 daughters (Boyle Church of Ireland).
In 1783, Henry Fry Esq of Frybrook Boyle advertised the Lands of Coolcomon near Dunboyne and Batterstown, Co Meath TO LET. [Dublin Evening Post - Tuesday 11 March 1783]
Henry Fry Esq. the first died at Frybrook, Boyle in 1786 [date of Will: 24 April 1786].
His first-born son John Fry (1743-96) established Fairyhill Brewery at Knocknashee, Boyle, but died realitvely young.
Henry's surviving son and heir, Henry Fry Jr. of Frybrook (1757-1847) was High Sheriff of County Roscommon in 1797.
| Additional Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1701 | |
| Date of Death | 24th Apr 1786 | |
| Associated Building (s) | Frybrook House BOYLE | |
| Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) | Anne Harrington | |
| Father (First Name/s and Surname) | John Fry of Edenderry, Co Offaly | |
| Townland born | Edenderry, Co Offaly | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | 1. Mary Fuller | 2. Catherine Mills (d.1786) of Knockhall, Co Roscommon. | VIEW SOURCE |
| Names of Children | By 1. John Fry of Fairy-Hill | Anne Fry | Mary Fry d.1808 | Sarah Fry || By 2. Edward Harrington Fry | Catherine Fry d. 1840 | Jane Fry | Henry Fry Jr. 1757-1847 of Frybrook | Major Oliver Fry (1773-1868) of Sligo and Pembrook House Blackrock. | VIEW SOURCE |
