Fremd, Theodore, 1863-1947.

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Theodore Fremd was born in Germany coming to the United States as a young man. He established a meat market on Purchase Street in Rye in 1886 which he operated until 1946. He served as a trustee of the Village of Rye and its president from 1913-1926. He was a member of the Rye Board of Education from 1899 to 1938, serving as president much of the time. The title, "Grand Old Man of Rye," was bestowed on him at the 1926 testimonial dinner.

From the description of Papers, 1889-1926, 1905-1926 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155542910

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creatorOf Fremd, Theodore, 1863-1947. Papers, 1889-1926, 1905-1926 (bulk) Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Rye Historical Society. Scrapbook collection, 1844-1973. Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
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Rye (N.Y.)
New York (State)--Bowens Island
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Birth 1863

Death 1947

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