John Jacob Frick, son of John P. and Hannah (Hershey) Frick, was born Feb. 24, 1843, at Menges Mills, York County, Pa. He received his education in the public schools and in York County Academy. In 1867 he became a clerk in the First National Bank of York, becoming cashier in 1889. In 1896 he resigned his position to become cashier of the York National Bank, in which he became a leading spirit. His enterprise, honesty, and courtesy won him a personal popularity, and he is regarded as an authority on all banking matters.

During the Civil War he gave two terms of service, participating in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. He is an honored member of the Grand Army of the Republic and also the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, and a member of the Country Club, and the Lafayette Club of York. He is very fond of out-door diversions.

John J. Frick married, Sept. 7, 1869, Mary L. Myers, daughter of Rev. Thomas and Sarah A. (Norris) Myers.