This is the classic book written about Joseph Fry > Life of Capt. Joseph Fry, the Cuban martyr: Being a faithful record of his remarkable career from childhood to the time of his heroic death at the hands ... service of the late civil war in American
Captain - Joseph Fry (born June 14th, 1826, Tampa, Florida-died trying to liberate Cuba (The Virginius Affair, where 53 including Joseph Fry were excecuted, by Spanish authorities, November 7, 1873). He was the son of Samuel Fry and Marie Louise Senac. He was married to Agnes Eveline Sands, sister of Lt. Colonel Robert Sands, of the 3rd Alabama Infantry (and the famous Mobile Cadet's).
Joseph Fry is held in high esteem by Cuban's, both on the Island and in Exile. He is considered a Martyr, for the cause of Cuban Independece, and even under the Terrorist and Communist Regime, of Fidel and Raul Castro, his tomb is very well maintained, and Flag's are flown, in his honor and memory.
Welcome / Bienvenidos to the "Cuban Rifles, Cuban Exile Camp, S.C.V.". The Sons are a Non-Racial, non-Sectarian, non-Political, Patriotic, Historical and Genealogical Organization founded in 1896. Our Camp works to preserve the History of Cubans, Hispanics and other Ethnic Minorities who served in the Confederate Military. For membership information or if you need help finding your Confederate, Cuban, Hispanic or Military Ancestors email me at JoinTheSCV@Aol.Com
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