This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: giggard Surnames: Frederick Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8052/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George Frederick was born on December 16, 1842, the eldest child of John Martin and Anna Margaret (Hild) Frederick, German immigrants from Bavaria who settled in Baltimore Maryland. As a child his parents called him Volishis Georg, but before entering his apprenticeship he Americanized his name to George Aloysius, remaining George A. Frederick for the rest of his life. http://georgeafrederick.com/bio.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.