Joseph Fry Jr. was born in present-day Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania.
He participated in mercantile pursuits in Fryburg, later renamed Coopersburg.
He served in the State militia and attained the rank of colonel.
He resumed business activities, and was a member of the State constitutional convention in 1837 and 1838.
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