This document is a compilation of the Danish original and a translation by UE Fries in 1944, with commentary and additional translation by Judith Yarrow.

Introduction by Ulrick Fries

To my dear Children, Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews:

I want to tell all of you that the contents of this little book concerning the Friis Family starting in the year 1698. These records were gathered together by my youngest brother Thorvald Holger Friis by traveling from one place to another in Denmark searching through old records kept in parishes by the different ministers and they are as far as we know absolutely correct and reliable.

It is my hope that these records will be cherished by all of you and that they will be preserved as sacred treasure and that the lives of your forefathers will be a worthy example for all of you to emulate.

I pray that Almighty God will guide, shield, and bless all of you and our beloved Country, the United States of America.

U.E. Fries Brewster, Washington, January 15, 1942