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Family: Milford P. Fraley / Grace Joles (F311)

m. 25 Jul 1931


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  • Father | Male
    Milford P. Fraley

    Born  29 May 1879  Rosiere, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  2 Oct 1956  Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  Oct 1956  Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Married  25 Jul 1931  [1, 2]  Clayton, Jefferson, New York, USA  [1, 2] Find all individuals with events at this location
    Other Spouse  Mildred S. Cornaire | F319 
    Married  1901  Rosiere, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Peter Fraley | F18 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Julia Adams | F18 Group Sheet 

    Mother | Female
    Grace Joles

    Born  11 Oct 1885  Clayton, Jefferson, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  17 Jul 1959  Alexandria Bay, Jefferson, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried  Jul 1959  Clayton, Jefferson, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Other Spouse  Fred Churco | F312 
    Married     
    Father  Willard Joles | F313 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Minnie Heath | F313 Group Sheet 

  • Notes  Married:
    • married in St. Mary's church, Clayton, N.Y. [3]

  • Sources 
    1. [S375] Misc Newspaper Clippings - Lyme Heritage Center, Author: unknown, (Watertown Daily Times?) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2005.
      Clayton Woman Succumbs At 74

      Mrs. Grace Fraley Had Been Ill For 20 Years - Funeral on Monday.

      Clayton, July 23 - Mrs. Grace Fraley, 74, of 330 James Street, widow of Milfred P. Fraley, died Friday night at the Edward John Noble hospital, Alexandria Bay. She had been in poor health 20 years, and following a stroke, was admitted July 2 to Edward John Noble hospital, where she was a patient until her death.
      The funeral will be Monday afternoon at 2 at the Cummings funeral home, Clayton, with Rev. Russell E. Little, pastor of Clayton Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Clayton cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening 7 to 9 and tomorrow afternoon 3 to 5 and evening 7 to 9.
      Mrs. Fraley is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Minnie) Byrne, Oswego and Mrs. George (Henrietta) Brown, Syracuse; three step-daughters, Mrs. Frank (Monica) Down, Los Angeles, Calif; Sister Mildreda (Vera) of St. Laurent Convent, and Mrs. Harold J. (Frances) Ferguson, Clayton; a foster brother, Robert Wicks, Clayton Center; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mr. Fraley died Oct. 2, 1956.
      She was born Oct. 11, 1885, in the Town of Clayton, a daughter of Willard and Minnie Heath Joles. She attended local schools. She was married March 21, 1906 to Fred Churco, who died Oct. 9, 1929. On July 25, 1931, she was married to Mr. Fraley in St. Mary's Church, Clayton.
      Mrs. Fraley was a member of the Clayton Methodist church and its W.S.C.S and D.D. class.
      Misc newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center
      Newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center
      These misc. newspaper clippings are from Lyme Heritage Center, Three Mile Bay, N.Y.


    2. [S375] Misc Newspaper Clippings - Lyme Heritage Center, Author: unknown, (Watertown Daily Times?) (Reliability: 3), 23 Nov 2005.
      MILFRED FRALEY SUCCUMBS AT 77

      Clayton Resident Dies at Home After Long Illness - Rites Friday.

      Clayton, Oct. 3. - Milfred P. Frlaey, 77, of 330 James Street, died at his home at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. He had been afflicted with heart disease.
      The funeral will be Friday with a prayer service at Cummings funeral home, Clayton, at 9:30 a.m. and a requiem mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Freinds may call at the funeral home Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.
      Mr Fraley is survived by his wife, Grace Joles Fraley; three children, Mrs. Frank (Monica) Down, Los Angeles, Calif.; Sister Mildreda (Vera Fraley) of the St. Lawrence convent, Montreal, and Mrs. Harold J. (Frances) Fergusun, Clayton; two step-daughters, Mrs. Howard (Minnie) Burn, Oswego; and Mrs. George (Henrietta) Brown, Syracuse; three brothers, Christpher, Evans Mills; Clarence, Bayonne, N.J., and Frank of Cape Vincent; and one sister, Mrs. Raymond (Mae) Constance of Rosiere.
      He was born May 29, 1879, at Rosiere, the son of Peter and Julia Adams Fraley. He was educated at Rosiere. Mr. Fraley was twice married. His first wife was MIldred Cornair, whom he wed in 1902. She died some years after the marriage. There were no children. On July 23, 1931, he married Grace Joles in St. Mary's church, Clayton.
      For 15 years Mr. Fraley operated a livery stable here. After that he worked as a carenter up until six years ago when he became ill. For the last two years he had been confined to his home.
      He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus.
      Marriage record of Antoine Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Marriage record of Antoine Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Marriage record of Antoine Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/126/N
      Transcription of marriage record of Antoin Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Transcription of marriage record of Antoin Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Transcription of marriage record of Antoin Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Document source: M-Francois Delphine, FranceGenWeb Volunteer Transcriptionist. Merci, Francois!
      Misc. newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center
      Misc. newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center


    3. [S375] Misc Newspaper Clippings - Lyme Heritage Center, Author: unknown, (Watertown Daily Times?) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2005.
      Clayton Woman Succumbs At 74

      Mrs. Grace Fraley Had Been Ill For 20 Years - Funeral on Monday.

      Clayton, July 23 - Mrs. Grace Fraley, 74, of 330 James Street, widow of Milfred P. Fraley, died Friday night at the Edward John Noble hospital, Alexandria Bay. She had been in poor health 20 years, and following a stroke, was admitted July 2 to Edward John Noble hospital, where she was a patient until her death.
      The funeral will be Monday afternoon at 2 at the Cummings funeral home, Clayton, with Rev. Russell E. Little, pastor of Clayton Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Clayton cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening 7 to 9 and tomorrow afternoon 3 to 5 and evening 7 to 9.
      Mrs. Fraley is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Minnie) Byrne, Oswego and Mrs. George (Henrietta) Brown, Syracuse; three step-daughters, Mrs. Frank (Monica) Down, Los Angeles, Calif; Sister Mildreda (Vera) of St. Laurent Convent, and Mrs. Harold J. (Frances) Ferguson, Clayton; a foster brother, Robert Wicks, Clayton Center; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mr. Fraley died Oct. 2, 1956.
      She was born Oct. 11, 1885, in the Town of Clayton, a daughter of Willard and Minnie Heath Joles. She attended local schools. She was married March 21, 1906 to Fred Churco, who died Oct. 9, 1929. On July 25, 1931, she was married to Mr. Fraley in St. Mary's Church, Clayton.
      Mrs. Fraley was a member of the Clayton Methodist church and its W.S.C.S and D.D. class.
      Letter from Mary Kergall, page 3
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      Transcription and partial translation of marriage record of Antoine Reff and Catherine Hau. Parents are Philippe Reff and Odile Tanger; Chritian Hau and Christine Traittner.
      Misc newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center
      Newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center
      These misc. newspaper clippings are from Lyme Heritage Center, Three Mile Bay, N.Y.