Sunday, November 16, 2008  Tanner 28: Joseph George DeFriez
Joseph George DeFriez b. 5 July 1821 London, London, England m.
19 October 1842 Christ’s Church, London, England d. 29 August
1887 London, Middlesex, England Wife: Mary Ann Godfrey Father:
Joseph DeFriez; Mother: Sarah Harrington  Dr. Joseph George
DeFriez was born in East London, 5 Beatty St. Commercial Road,
England, July 5th, 1821. He was the oldest child of Joseph
DeFriez and Sarah Harrington. His parents must have been well-
to-do and thrifty people, as Joseph George was well educated,
and they raised eleven children to maturity, and all seem to
have married well.  Joseph George DeFriez and Mary Anne Godfrey
were married at Christs' Church, Middlesex, England, October
19th, 1842.  He was a noted Medical Doctor, Surgeon, and
Accoucher, having the following letters: M.D., F.R.C.S., &
L.S.A. of England. In addition, he maintained a private
practice, and was a parish doctor, and a dearly loved family
physician. Also, he was a high-ranking Mason. The