William B. Fry
William B. Fry, a son of the above [William B. Fry], was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1813; came to Sidney with his parents; clerked in the store for his father and other parties for several years; afterward entered into partnership with his brother in the dry-goods trade, at which he continued until 1855, when he sold his interest in the store and bought a. farm in the east part of Clinton Township, where he now resides. In 1853 he married Maria Ethrington. From this marriage there were three children, two of whom died young. Emma J., the only child living, was born in 1861. She is the wife of C. C. Foster. Mrs. Fry died 1878. Mr. F. has retired from active farm labor, having made for himself a comfortable home.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883