Ferdinand August Friedrich

Background

Friedrich, Ferdinand August was born on July 15, 1871 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Doctor Gustave Ludwig and Christina Sophia (Frenz) Friedrich.

Education

Educated Paterson (New Jersey) High School, 1883-1885,and private study.

Career

Began as printer’s apprentice on Morning Call, 1886. Successively journeyman printer, proofreader, sporting editor, general reporter, political writer, telegraph editor, city editor, managing editor, editor: associated with the Call, 1886-1888 and from 1893. Editor Call Printing and Public Company, public Paterson Morning Call, 1917-1950.

Achievements

• Ferdinand August Friedrich has been listed as a noteworthy newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Passaic County (New Jersey) Planning Commander (former president); Member Reformed Church. Club: Pica.

Connections

Married Minnie A. LaRue, April. Children: Ferdinand LaRue, Robert Alexander.

Father:

Doctor Gustave Ludwig Friedrich

Mother:

Christina Sophia (Frenz) Friedrich

Spouse:

Minnie A. LaRue

child:

Robert Alexander Friedrich

child:

Ferdinand LaRue Friedrich