Bio from History of Chautauqua give death date as 34 the stone is different
JAMES FREW, second son of Hugh, was born in Killyleagh, Ireland, about 1791, and was married to Rebecca, daughter of Josiah H. WHEELER, of Frewsburg. Mr. Frew resided in Frewsburg until his death. He was killed in assisting to raise a building, by the falling of a bent, which struck him on the back of the neck. He died August 24, 1834, aged 43 years. While in partnership with John, he seemed to choose managing business at home, and having his brother attend to business out of town. He was disinclined to hold any public office, though he was once prevailed on to accept the office
of assessor. He was out in one campaign with Gen. Harrison's army in the war of 1812, and endured great hardships and privations at Maumee River Raisin, etc. He was known as a superior marksman with a rifle. He had 5 sons: John H., Miles, Josiah, Jefferson, and David.*
Andrew Youngs History of Chautauqua Co NY
JAMES FREW, second son of Hugh, was born in Killyleagh, Ireland, about 1791, and was married to Rebecca, daughter of Josiah H. WHEELER, of Frewsburg. Mr. Frew resided in Frewsburg until his death. He was killed in assisting to raise a building, by the falling of a bent, which struck him on the back of the neck. He died August 24, 1834, aged 43 years. While in partnership with John, he seemed to choose managing business at home, and having his brother attend to business out of town. He was disinclined to hold any public office, though he was once prevailed on to accept the office
of assessor. He was out in one campaign with Gen. Harrison's army in the war of 1812, and endured great hardships and privations at Maumee River Raisin, etc. He was known as a superior marksman with a rifle. He had 5 sons: John H., Miles, Josiah, Jefferson, and David.*
Andrew Youngs History of Chautauqua Co NY
Bio from History of Chautauqua give death date as 34 the stone is different
JAMES FREW, second son of Hugh, was born in Killyleagh, Ireland, about 1791, and was married to Rebecca, daughter of Josiah H. WHEELER, of Frewsburg. Mr. Frew resided in Frewsburg until his death. He was killed in assisting to raise a building, by the falling of a bent, which struck him on the back of the neck. He died August 24, 1834, aged 43 years. While in partnership with John, he seemed to choose managing business at home, and having his brother attend to business out of town. He was disinclined to hold any public office, though he was once prevailed on to accept the office
of assessor. He was out in one campaign with Gen. Harrison's army in the war of 1812, and endured great hardships and privations at Maumee River Raisin, etc. He was known as a superior marksman with a rifle. He had 5 sons: John H., Miles, Josiah, Jefferson, and David.*
Andrew Youngs History of Chautauqua Co NY
JAMES FREW, second son of Hugh, was born in Killyleagh, Ireland, about 1791, and was married to Rebecca, daughter of Josiah H. WHEELER, of Frewsburg. Mr. Frew resided in Frewsburg until his death. He was killed in assisting to raise a building, by the falling of a bent, which struck him on the back of the neck. He died August 24, 1834, aged 43 years. While in partnership with John, he seemed to choose managing business at home, and having his brother attend to business out of town. He was disinclined to hold any public office, though he was once prevailed on to accept the office
of assessor. He was out in one campaign with Gen. Harrison's army in the war of 1812, and endured great hardships and privations at Maumee River Raisin, etc. He was known as a superior marksman with a rifle. He had 5 sons: John H., Miles, Josiah, Jefferson, and David.*
Andrew Youngs History of Chautauqua Co NY
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