FREEZE  COAT  OF  ARMS

FREEZE	The father of Benjamin Freeze (1830-1909) is reported to be the son of Hannah Nicholls Lowrence and John R. Freeze ( or Fries) who was born 1784 in  NC.   The origin of the Fries family is believed to be Friesland in Germany.
FRIES of Würzburg, Bavaria BLAZON: Azure, lion rampant, Or, overall a bend sinister, argent Shield of Blue. Gold lion erect and overall a silver sash from right top. CREST:    A demi figure of a Knight armed holding in the dexter hand a sword erect. A partial figure of a knight with a sword held erect in his right hand.  MOTTO: