Joshua Fry

Joshua Fry (1699–1754) was an American surveyor, adventurer and cartographer.

Also recorded as Col. Joshua Fry; Colonel Joshua Fry.

Joshua Fry in brief

Born
1699
Died
1754
Known for
surveyor, adventurer, cartographer, soldier, politician and geodesist
Place of birth
Crewkerne
Contents

Overview

Born at Crewkerne in 1699, died at Fort Cumberland in 1754.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is cartography, geodesy and military affairs.

Work by Joshua Fry is recorded in the collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum and Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Joshua Fry”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6289828: Joshua Fry

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