An indictment against John Fry for petit larceny was listed in Common Law Book F. The record later stated that John did not appear before the court for his indictment, and a writ of capias and scire facias were filed against him.
John was listed in the register as 5 feet 5.75 inches tall with a "black complexion." In Common Law Book E, his appearance was described in the same manner. John was also listed in the Requisition Records alongside numerous free Black men who were requisitioned for labor by Major General Breckinridge.