Levi Friver

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• Name	Levi Friver  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Birth	1817 Pennsylvania, USA [2, 6, 7]
  Born	15 Dec 1824 Maryland, USA [1, 3, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1850 East Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [2]  –  33 Age: 33; Waiter Occupation: Waiter; Industry: Industry Not Reported
  Residence	1860 Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [6, 7]  –  41 Age: 41; PersonalEstateValue: 300; RealEstateValue: 900
  Residence	1863 Short n Walnut, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [8]
  Disturbance at Church	4 Jun 1866 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [9]  –  Peter Sample, Levi Friver and John Humphrey cause a disturbance at the church.
  Colored Convention	29 Oct 1868 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [10]  –  An Appeal--A National Convention of Colored Men will be Held in Washington DC January 1869
  Race	Black [1, 2]
  Name	Levi Frever [6, 7, 11]
  Residence	1870 Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1]  –  Age: 45; MaleCitizenOverTwentyone: Yes; Occupation: Hotel Porter
  Died	6 Jan 1879 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [3, 5]
  Buried	​ 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [3, 5, 12, 13, 14]
  	Lincoln Cemetery
  Notes	Born on a winter's day, December 15, 1824, amidst the rolling hills and sweeping landscapes of Maryland, USA, Levi Frever began his journey. He was born a free man, though the sting of segregation and discrimination was ever present. Yet, Levi was determined to carve out a life of his own in a country that was just beginning to grapple with its deep-seated racial prejudice. In 1850, Levi moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, seeking better opportunities. He was 26 years old, working as a waiter - one of the few professions open to a Black man in the mid 19th century. The city was blossoming, fueled by the riches of the Industrial Revolution and sparked by the railroad boom. Yet for African Americans like Levi, opportunities were scant. It was a time of struggle, but also great resilience. By 1860, Levi's diligence had begun to pay off. He had built up personal estate value of $300 and real estate value of $900 - an impressive feat for someone born into adversity. He had shifted from being a waiter to becoming a hotel porter, working in one of Harrisburg’s flourishing establishments located in Ward 4. Then came the tumultuous year of 1866. On June 4th, Levi found himself embroiled in an incident with John Henry Humphrey. The cause and nature of the disturbance remain undocumented - an opaque window into the interpersonal conflicts of the era. Throughout these years Levi continued to reside in Harrisburg. He moved between various parts of the city - Ward 8 in 1870 and later Short n Walnut - each relocation reflected a small but pivotal chapter in his life story. As America entered a new decade in 1870s, society began to confront its racial disparities even more fervently. Levi experienced firsthand the challenges and triumphs of this era as he navigated through his personal journey. But by 1879, he had made his final voyage. In this year, Levi Frever passed away - leaving behind a legacy in the heart of Harrisburg he had chosen to call home. Levi's story reflects the resilience and determination of many African Americans during this tumultuous period in history. It's an illustration of courage, ambition, and an unyielding strive for progress against all odds, providing a deep insight into the African American experience during the mid-late 19th century.
  Person ID	I161 SOALsearch
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024

  
  
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  Family	Ann R. Davis (Age 60 years) b. 1829, Maryland, USA d. 11 Jan 1889, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 60 years)
  Children	1. Levi Friver b. 1849, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA bur. 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F67 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S62] 1870 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), Year: 1870; Census Place: Harrisburg Ward 8, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1334; Page: 366A. Record for Levi Friver https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=7163&h=4504939&indiv=try [S8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrisburg East Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 774; Page: 91b. Record for Levi Friver https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=8054&h=304942&indiv=try [S3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;). [S45] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;). Citation Text: Record for Levi Friver. https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=60525&h=200881155&indiv=try [S1] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;). Record for Ann Davis Frever https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1030&h=160118647222&indiv=try [S66] 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrisburg Ward 4, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Page: 1104. Record for Levi Frever https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=7667&h=1832546&indiv=try [S268] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2011;). [S2146] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Telegraph - 4 Jun 1866 - Page 3, (Name: Harrisburg Telegraph; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 4 Jun 1866;), Disturbance-John Henry Humphrey-Peter Sample-Levi Friver- Telegraph 1866 4 Jun 1866. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101767276/disturbance-john-henry-humphrey-peter/?xid=637 [S5502] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Telegraph - 1868-10-29 - An Appeal--A National Convention of Colored Men will be Held in Washington DC January 1869, (Name: Harrisburg Telegraph; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 1868-10-29;), An Appeal--A National Convention of Colored Men will be Held in Washington DC January 1869 1868-10-29. https://www.newspapers.com/article/harrisburg-telegraph-an-appeal-a-nation/133933777/?xid=637 [S1] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;). Record for Levi Frever https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1030&h=6901512329&indiv=try [S14] SOAL on Facebook, SOAL: Saving Our Ancestor's Legacy, (Location: https://fb.me/SavingOurAncestorsLegacy;), SOAL Facebook Page. SOAL Facebook Group. Grave Markers documented at Lincoln Cemetery. Burial Records digitized at Wesley Union Church by Rachael and Ezekiel Williams and Bhakti Williams Brown. https://fb.me/SavingOurAncestorsLegacy. Information concerning burials in Harrisburg's Lincoln Cemetery by SOAL volunteers begining in 2021. http://https/lincolncemetery.org [S4] Findagrave, (Location: Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date: 1885;), Levi Friver 1879. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231399458/levi-friver [S632] Lincoln Cemetery Grave Markers, Rachael Williams, (Name: SavingOurAncestorsLegacy; Location: Pennsylvania; Date: 2021;), Friver, Anna and Levi. Block E Section 4 Plot 84. Levi Friver: Date of death Jan 6, 1879. In-process restoration of headstones by SOAL: SavingOurAncestorsLegacy volunteers since 2021. https://ancestors.lincolncemetery.org/getperson.php?personID=I161&tree=soalsearch