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John Fries

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John Fries

Birth
Hatfield, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
Feb 1818 (aged 67–68)
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Trumbauersville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
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John Fries was the key figure and instigator of the Fries Rebellion also known as the House Tax, Window Tax and Hot Water Tax Rebellion. Events occured 1798-1799 in Upper Bucks Co, PA. Almost hung for treason, he and two others were pardoned at the eleventh hour by President Adams.
John Fries was the key figure and instigator of the Fries Rebellion also known as the House Tax, Window Tax and Hot Water Tax Rebellion. Events occured 1798-1799 in Upper Bucks Co, PA. Almost hung for treason, he and two others were pardoned at the eleventh hour by President Adams.

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  • Created by: compassion
  • Added: Apr 18, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68577698/john-fries: accessed ), memorial page for John Fries (1750–Feb 1818), Find a Grave Memorial ID 68577698, citing Christ Church Old Section Cemetery, Trumbauersville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by compassion (contributor 47283238).