Australia
Thomas FRAKE/FRAKES, born 12 Apr 1818, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, son of William and Orange (HODSON) FRAKE/FRAKES (Chapter 9, #1). Thomas died New South Wales, Australia.
Thomas married Elizabeth AVERY. She was born 15 Sep 1837.
On 14 Sep 1854, Thos FRAKES age 36, arrived on the ship Fitzjames at the port in Melbourne, Australia, having departed from the port of Liverpool, England.
In 1856, Thomas FRAKES was living in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia. He was a Butcher. He had arrived on the Fitzjames in 1854. He had been born in Leicestershire, England. He was protestant. He was 5' 9" in height and was stout. He had brown hair and brown eyes.
In 1864, Thos. FRAKES was listed as a horse dealer in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia.
Son of Thomas and Elizabeth (AVERY) FRAKES:
1. William FRAKES, born 3 May 1857, Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia.
William married Louisa CROUCH.
(See #1 following)
William FRAKES,, born 3 May 1857, Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (AVERY) FRAKES. William died 20 Jul 1929, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia.
William married Louisa CROUCH 1878, Concord, New South Wales, Australia. She was born 15 Juf 1858, Concord, New South Wales, Australia. Louis died 4 May 1932, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
William was a Coachbuilder and Wheelwright, and had a business in Pitt St. Sydney. The photo is of two wheels that he made.
Children of William and Louisa (CROUCH) FRAKES:
1-1. Ophelia/Dephelia Ethel FRAKES, born 28 Sep 1879, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia. Delphia died 11 Dec 1945, New South Wales, Australia.
Delphia married David Lewis FREEMAN 1902, Annandale, New South Wales. He was born 22 Sep 1876, Warwick, Birmingham, England. David died 14 Oct 1967.
Daughters of David Lewis and Delphia Ethel (FRAKES) FREEMAN:
1-1-2. Alice "Girly" FREEMAN, born 2 Mar 1915, New South Wales, Australia.
1-1-3. Rosely FREEMAN,
1-2. William FRAKES, born 14 Apr 1881, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia.
William married Kate JENNER.
1-3. Evelyn FRAKES, born 24 Apr 1883, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia.
Evelyn married Arthur JENNER.
1-4. Leartes FRAKES, born 9 Apr 1885, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia.
Leartes married Mary WHITTAKER.
(See #1-4 following)
1-5. Louisa FRAKES, born 26 Jul 1887, Glebe, New South Wales, Australia.
Louisa married Fred MASON 1908, Annandale, New South Wales.
1-6. Arlington FRAKES, born 3 Oct 1889, Leichardt, New South Wales, Austrtalia. Arlington died 24 May 1972.
Arlington married Essie KEIR.
(See #1-6 following)
1-7. Avery FRAKES, born 26 Oct 1891, Leichardt, New South Wales, Austrtalia. Avery died 23 May 1938, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
Avery married Elsie M. WEST 1923, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia.
1-8. Llewelyn FRAKES, born 23 Mar 1894, Glebe, New South Wales, Australia. Llewelyn died 1897, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia.
1-9. Rhodse FRAKES, born 4 Oct 1896, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia.
Rhodse married Charlotte E. BRIGGS 1923, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.
1-10. Violet FRAKES, born 17 Nov 1898, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia. Violet died 5 Jun 1982, Croyden Park, New South Wales, Australia.
Violet married George Henry BLUE 1923, SydneyCroyden Park, New South Wales, Australia. He was born 1897, Balmain NorthCroyden Park, New South Wales, Australia. George died 1966, BurwoodCroyden Park, New South Wales, Australia
Leartes "Leo" FRAKES,, born 9 Apr 1885, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia, son of William and Louisa (CROUCH) FRAKES. Leartes died 3 Feb 1971.
Leartes married Mary Caroline WHITTAKER 1912, Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia. She was born in New South Wales, Australia.
Photo at left is of Leartes in 1912. Photo at right is of Mary Caroline before she married. (Note: I want to thank Christine FRAKES EVANS GLEN for the photos.)
Leartes was one of the original Australian Tuckpointers. As a Tuckpointer, he worked on newly constructed Victorian and Federation homes. He apprenticed his four sons, Leo, Alf, Roy and Claud into the tuckpointing trade. Roy and Claud remained in the trade until retirement. Roy also apprenticed his own son, Wayne, and the name Frakes was, until the late 1900's, one of the oldest traditional tuckpointing families in Australia.
Children of Leartes and Mary Caroline (WHITTAKER) FRAKES:
1-4-1. Daphne FRAKES, born 13 Feb 1913, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Daphne married Fred BEST.
(See #1-4-1 following)
1-4-2. Leartes Charles "Leo" FRAKES, born 23 Jun 1915, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Leartes married Marie JACKSON.
(See #1-4-2 following)
1-4-3. Alfred John "Alf" FRAKES, born 18 Apr 1919, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Alf died 1988.
On 23 Nov 1940, Alf John FRAKES enlisted into the Australian Army at Ashfield, NSW. 3Aust ARMD DIV. Service #N81810. Alf was a Driver. World War 2.
On 24 Jun 1946, Alf John FRAKES was honorably discharged from the Australian Army.
1-4-4. Roy Edward FRAKES, born 3 Mar 1920, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Roy married Dawn BURGESS.
(See #1-4-4 following)
1-4-5. Claude William FRAKES, born 4 May 1923, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Claude married Joan LAWLEY.
(See #1-4-5 following)
Daphne FRAKES,, born 13 Feb 1913, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, daughter of Leartes and Mary Caroline (WHITTAKER) FRAKES. Daphne died Bowral, New South Wales, Australia.
Daphne married Fred BEST.
Children of Fred and Daphne (FRAKES) BEST:
1-4-1-1. Elizabeth BEST,
Elizabeth married Rev. Peter PETERS.
1-4-1-2. Margaret BEST,
1-4-1-3. Rosemary BEST,
1-4-1-4. Warrick BEST,
Leartes Charles "Leo" FRAKES,, born 23 Jun 1915, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, son of Leartes and Mary Caroline (WHITTAKER) FRAKES.
Leartes married Marie Agnes JACKSON 1944, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia. She was born 1923.
On 29 Jul 1942, Leartes Charles FRAKES enlisted into the Australian Army at Chidlow, Wa, Ashfield for the purpose of taking part in World War 2. Service #NX135686 (N250041). He was a Sergeant and a member of 104 Anti Tank Regiment. His nearest relative was listed as Leartes FRAKES.
On 17 Sep 1946, Leartes Charles FRAKES was honorably discharged from the Australian Army.
Letter is about the Miniature Sulky Wheels that is in the photo above under William FRAKES.
Children of Leartes Charles and Marie (JACKSON) FRAKES:
1-4-2-1. Lorraine FRAKES, born 1945, New South Wales, Australia.
Lorraine married Peter CARTER.
1-4-2-2. David FRAKES,
1-4-2-3. Graeme FRAKES,
Roy Edward FRAKES,, born 3 Mar 1920, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, son of Leartes and Mary Caroline (WHITTAKER) FRAKES. Roy died 13 Feb 1989, Port Maquarie, New South Wales, Australia.
Roy married Dawn BURGESS 27 Jun 1952. She was born 4 Oct 1931, daughter of Rupert and Hazel (WINIFRED) BURGESS.
During World War 2, Roy served in the Australia military.
Claude FRAKES,, born 4 May 1923, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, son of Leartes and Mary Caroline (WHITTAKER) FRAKES. Claude died Oct 2001.
Claude married Joan LAWLEY.
On 23 Dec 1942, Claude William FRAKES enlisted into the Australian Army at Geraldton, Wa, Ashfield, NSW. Service #NX156194 (N251092). He was a private in 28 SALV SECT. His nearest relative was listed as Leo FRAKES.
From Dec 1943 - Mar 1944, Claude fought in battle at Bougainville. Bougainville Island is the main island of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. This region is also known as Bougainville Province or the North Solomons.
On 11 Dec 1945, Claude William FRAKES was honorably discharged from the Australian Army.
Children of Claude and Joan (LAWLEY) FRAKES:
1-4-5-1. Christine Enora "Chris" FRAKES, born 2 Apr 1951.
Chris married 1st Michael John EVANS.
Chris married 2nd Peter James GLEN.
(See #1-4-5-1 following)
1-4-5-2. Sandra FRAKES, born 30 Nov 1952.
1-4-5-3. Debra Caroline FRAKES, born 4 Aug 1958.
Debra married Grant Parnell MUDDLE.
Children of Grant Parnell and Debra Caroline (FRAKES) MUDDLE:
1-4-5-3-1. Natalie Leanne MUDDLE,
Natalie married Hardy MARTIN.
In 2010, Natalie lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Daughter of Hardy and Natalie Leanne (MUDDLE) MARTIN:
1-4-5-3-1-1. Xanthe Ella MARTIN, born 22 May 2008, New South Wales, Australia.
1-4-5-3-2. Nathan Grant MUDDLE,
Christine Enora "Chris" FRAKES,, born 2 Apr 1951, New South Wales, Australia, daughter of Claude and Joan (LAWLEY) FRAKES.
Chris married 1st Michael John EVANS 1972. They divorced in 1978.
Chris married 2nd Peter James GLEN 1983. They divorced in 2006.
Daughters of Michael John and Christine Enora (FRAKES) EVANS:
1-4-5-1-1. Melissa Jane EVANS, born June 1972, New South Wales, Australia.
Melissa married SPENCER JONES 2002, London, England. He was born Dec 1972, Plymouth, England.
Sons of Spencer and Melissa Jane (EVANS) JONES:
1-4-5-1-1-1. Finlay Michael "Fin" JONES, born 17 Mar 2010, New South Wales, Australia.
1-4-5-1-1-2. Luca John Charles JONES, born 3 Oct 2012, New South Wales, Australia, 9:14 a.m., weighing 3.20kg.
1-4-5-1-2. Kellie Louise EVANS, born May 1975, New South Wales, Australia.
Sons of Peter James and Christne Enora (FRAKES)(EVANS) GLEN:
1-4-5-1-3. Bradley Peter GLEN, born Oct 1985, New South Wales, Australia.
1-4-5-1-4. Ryan James GLEN, born Nov 1991, New South Wales, Australia.
Arlington FRAKES,, born 3 Oct 1889, son of William and Louisa (CROUCH) FRAKES. Arlington died 24 May 1972.
Arlington married Essie KEIR 1912, Annandale, New South Wales.
Sons of Arlington and Essie (KEIR) FRAKES:
1-6-1. Herbert Arlington FRAKES, born 11 Feb 1915, Leichardt, New South Wales, Australia.
On 22 Apr 1941, Herbert Arlington FRAKES enlisted into the Australian Army at Leichhardt, New South Wales. World War 2. Service #N185069. Herbert was a Corporal. Nearest relative was Essie FRAKES.
On 12 Mar 1947, Herbert Arlington FRAKES was honorably discharged. He was at 113 Concord Military Hospital at time of discharge.
1-6-2. Colin Herbert FRAKES, born 2 Jan 1920, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.
Colin married Blanche Gladys ___?___ .
On 2 Aug 1940, Colin Herbert FRAKES enlisted into the Australian Army at Leichardt, NSW. 25 Australian Infantry Battalion. He was a private. Service #N22114. World War 2. His nearest relative was listed as Arlington FRAKES.
In 1943, Colin Herbert FRAKES residence was listed as 124 Albany Road, Petersham North, Dalley, New South Wales, Australia. He was listed as a soldier. Same address is Blanche Gladys FRAKES. She was a Dressmaker.
On 12 Dec 1945, Colin Herbert FRAKES was honorably discharged from the Australian Army.
