ment of ex-tensive orchards at Kalmia, he introduced among the bar-ren sand hills of this section, a new culture, and in this, asin erecting his factory, in building the village of Granite-ville, in opening schools and churches to a large communi-ty, all he did seemed to expand in widening circles… … FRANCIS FRIES. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 183 FRANCIS FRIES. Among the pioneer manufacturers of North Carolina,was Francis Fries, of Salem. He was born October 17,1812. His father, J. C. William Fries, was the son of aMoravian minister, who held a responsible position on theExecutive Board of the…
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