Indiana
William FRAKES, born 4 Nov 1835, Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, son of Jonathan H. and Sarah (McGLONE) FRAKES (See Chapter 13). He died 31 Jan 1916, Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. He is buried at Friendship Baptist Church, Sullivan County, Indiana.
William married 1st Martha Ann McGLONE 4 Nov 1857, Vigo County, Indiana.
William married 2nd Amanda (COPPLE) JULIAN 9 Aug 1884.
Martha Ann McGLONE was born about 1840, daughter of John & Hannah (AKERS) McGLONE. John was the brother of Sarah Isabelle (McGLONE) FRAKES, William’s mother, making William and Martha Ann 1st cousins. John McGLONE was the son of William and Mary “Polly” (STAGGS) McGLONE. She died 1880-84. She is buried at Friendship Baptist Church, Sullivan County, Indiana. William and Martha Ann had seven children.
Amanda COPPLE was born 9 Aug 1859, Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana, daughter of Philip and Lucinda (MOORE) COPPLE. Philip was the son of Philip and Anna Patsy (WRIGHT) COPPLE. Amanda’s sister, Mahala Ann (COPPLE) HANGER was the mother of Corda HANGER FRAKES, who married Frank FRAKES, this chapter. Another sister, Mary Eliza COPPLE married Joseph A. McGLONE, brother of Martha Ann (McGLONE) FRAKES (See Chapter 13) Amanda’s first husband was John W. JULIAN, by whom she had two sons, Adva and Herschel JULIAN. Amanda and William had one son.
On 6 Jul 1860, the census shows William and Martha FRAKES were living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Pimento Post Office. With them was their son Francis M. FRAKES age 1. William was a farmer. His real estate was valued at $400.00. His personal property was valued at $150.00. They lived next to Martha's parents.
On 4 Aug 1870, the census shows William and Martha Frakes living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were their children Francis M., Ruth E., Joseph J. F. and Mary E.. His real estate was valued at $1,200.00. His personal property was valued at $229.00.
On 17 Jun 1880, the census shows William and Martha A. FRAKES living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were children Frances M. age 21, Ruth E. age 17, Joseph J. age 14, Elizabeth age 11, Thomas age 8, Phillip age 5 and Rose age 2.
On 9 Jun 1900, the census shows William and Amanda J. FRAKES were living in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them were Amanda's sons from previous marriage, Adva JULIAN Aug 1877 and Herschel JULIAN Dec 1882. Also with them was William and Amanda's son Lemmie FRAKES Oct 1891. William was a farmer.
On 3 Jan 1920, the census shows Amanda J. FRAKES living in Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana. With her was her granddaughter Mildred M. JULIAN age 10. She owned her own home.
Children of William and Martha Ann (McGLONE) FRAKES:
1. Francis Marion "Chub" FRAKES, born about 1859.
Chub married Hannah Margaret C. “Maggie” ARTHUR.
(See #1 following)
2. Ruth Ellen FRAKES, born Jun 1863, Indiana. .
Ruth married Benjamin F. BAILEY 17 Aug 1884.
(See #2 following)
3. Joseph John Franklin "Frank" FRAKES, born Nov 1865, Vigo County, Indiana.
Frank married Corda HANGER Dec 1889.
(See #3 following)
4. Mary Elizabeth FRAKES, born 30 Jan 1869, Vigo County, Indiana.
Mary married George M. HALL.
(See #4 following)
5. Thomas FRAKES, born about 1872. He died 27 Mar 1885, Vigo County, Indiana.
6. Philip FRAKES, born 1874. He died 1945.
Philip married Mary Ellen GASKINS.
(See #6 following)
7. Rosa B. FRAKES, born 29 Jun 1878. She died 27 Mar 1945, Sullivan County, Indiana.
Rosa married Tilden RAILSBACK.
(See #7 following)
Child of William and Amanda (COPPLE)(JULIAN) FRAKES:
8. Lemuel Lester "Lem" FRAKES, born 6 Oct 1891, Vigo County, Indiana. Lem died 1952, Orange County, Florida.
On 5 June 1919, Lem's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Lemuel Lester FRAKES age 25, born 6 Oct 1891, Sullivan County, Indiana. He was living in Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana. He was a coal miner for Akin & Co., in Pimento, Vigo County, Indiana. He was single and supporting his mother and niece. Lem was medium height and build with gray eyes and light color hair.
On 7 Jan 1920, the census shows Lem FRAKES age 28 living in a boarding house in Detroit, Michigan. He was single. He was working in an auto factory.
On 5 Apr 1930, the census shows Lem FRAKES age 38 living in Orlando, Orange County, Florida. He was single. He was at a rooming house. He was superintendent of maintanance department of public schools.
Lem never married.
Francis Marion “Chub” FRAKES, born about 1859, Vigo County, Indiana. Francis died 17 Aug 1891, Central Insane Asylum, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Burial in an unmarked grave at the asylum.
Chub married Hannah Margaret C. “Maggie” ARTHUR 3 Nov 1886, Vigo County, Indiana. She was born 1856, Green County, Indiana daughter of Joseph and Margaret (MINKS) ARTHUR, of Greene County, Indiana. Maggie died 17 Mar 1919, Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana, at the age of 62 years. Her death record has her listed as Margaret H. Medaugh.
Chub was a farmer. He was once kicked by a mule, which caused a poor health condition for him.
In 1890 the census shows Chub and Maggie were living in Pimento, Vigo County, Indiana.
On 7 Mar 1891, Francis M. FRAKES a farmer of Vigo County, Indiana, age 32, was admitted to Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane - Department for Men. His wife was Margaret FRAKES of Pimento, Indiana. He was born in Indiana. His religion was H. S. Baptist. He was said to have been insane for 1 year before admittance. (Note: His condition was most likely a result of being kicked in the head by a mule.)
On 17 Aug 1891, Francis Marion FRAKES died at the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane as a result of exhaustion from Epilepsey.
After the death of Chub, Maggie had to put her son, William, in Rose Orphanage in Terre Haute. She went to work as a housekeeper for a wealthy family in Terre Haute. They had a house high on a hill northwest of Terre Haute, Indiana. The people that she worked for said she was very nice and very intelligent. Maggie’s niece, Ella (ARTHUR) LILES of Forest, Ohio, said that her Aunt Maggie was one of the nicest persons she new. She said she was very easy going and she never said anything back to people even when they were not nice to her. Ella was the daughter of Peter Taylor ARTHUR, brother of Margaret’s.
Maggie married 2nd James MEDAUGH, 26 Jun 1897, Vigo County, Indiana. Her name is listed as Maggie Frakes when she married James. She had one son by James. She was evidently buried with James.
James would not let Maggie’s son, William, live with them. He had to remain in the orphanage.
On 23 Apr 1910, the census shows James H. (53) and Margaret K. (52) MEADAUGH living in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Also with them was their son Albert MEADAUGH age 11. They were living with Margaret's widowed nephew and family, Archibald BLAKE age 38 and children Clodie E. BLAKE age 9; Truban BLAKE age 6; and James H. BLAKE age 2. Also living there was Archibald's brother Aron BLAKE age 37. Everyone born in Indiana. Margaret had given birth to 3 children with 2 living. James H. and Archibald were both listed as farm laborers. They were renting their home.
1-1. Van Cleave FRAKES, born circa 1888, Vigo County, Indiana. He died circa 1892. Cause of death unknown.
1-2. William Philip FRAKES, born 10 Mar 1890 Pimento, Vigo County, Indiana. He died 14 Feb 1965, Veteran's Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois. He is buried in East Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
Bill married Beatrice Margaret Julietta MERTEN Thursday, 3l Jan 1924, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.
(See Bill and Bea Frakes web page for this family)
Son of Margaret (ARTHUR)(FRAKES) MEDAUGH:
***. Albert MEDAUGH, born 6 Aug 1898, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana. He died May 1979. He married a very nice woman from California. She already had children. Albert never had any children of his own. He owned a rock Quarry in New Bedford, Indiana. He was very nice. I met him once, as a child. He came to my grandfather’s funeral.
Ruth Ellen FRAKES, born Mar 1863, Indiana. She died 27 Oct 1934, Vigo County, Indiana, at the age of 71.
Ruth married Benjamin F. BAILEY 17 Aug 1884. He was born Jun 1863, Indiana. He died 17 Jul 1941, Vigo County, Indiana at the age of 78.
On 21 Jun 1900, the census shows Benjamin F. (36) and Ruth E. (36) BAILEY living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were children Martha E. Oct 1885, Carry B. Jan 1889, and Jesse R. Mar 1897. Benjamin was a farmer and owned his own farm. Ruth had given birth to 3 children and all 3 were living.
On 18 Apr 1930, the census shows B. F. (66) and Ruth (66) BAILEY living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. Their home was valued at $2,400.00. Benjamin was still farming.
Children of Benjamin F. and Ruth Ellen (FRAKES) BAILEY:
2-1. Martha E. BAILEY, born Oct 1885, Indiana.
Martha married Charles O. HAYHURST 26 Aug 1908, Vigo County, Indiana.
On 20 Apr 1910 the census shows Charles O. (21) and Martha (23) HAYHURST living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them was their son Raymond E. age 3 months.
On 19 Jan 1920, the census shows Charles (31) and Martha (33) HAYHURST living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were sons Raymond age 10 and Willard age 5. They owned their own home. He was listed as a laborer, not a farmer.
On 18 Apr 1930, the census shows Charles (41) and Martha (44) HAYHURST living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were sons Raymond age 20 and Willbert age 16. They were renting.
Children of Charles O. and Martha E. (BAILEY) HAYHURST:
2-1-1. Raymond E. HAYHURST, born Jan 1910, Vigo County, Indiana.
2-1-2. Willard HAYHURST, born 27 Feb 1914, Vigo County, Indiana. He died 8 Jan 1995. Last place of residence was Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana.
2-2. Carrie Bell BAILEY, born Jan 1889, Indiana.
Carrie married William W. TURNER 12 Jan 1910, Vigo County, Indiana. William was born in 25 Jan 1888, Indiana, son of John W. and Eliza Emma (McGLONE) TURNER. He died Jul 1968. Last place of residence was Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana. William's parents were married 8 Oct 1874, Vigo County, Indiana. They were divorced in the 1900 census. The children were living with Emma. John W. was living with his brother, Thomas Owen TURNER. They were all living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. John W. and Thomas Owen were the sons of James E. and Nancy A. (WELCH) TURNER. Eliza Emma was the daughter of William and Margaret J. McGLONE. Eliza Emma was the 1st cousin of both William FRAKES and Martha Ann (McGLONE) FRAKES. Eliza Emma's father, William McGLONE, was the brother of John McGLONE (Martha's father), and of Sarah Isabelle (McGLONE) FRAKES (William's mother).
On 23 Apr 1910, the census shows William W. (22) and Carrie B. (21) TURNER were living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. Living with them was William's widowed mother, Emma TURNER age 56, and his sister, Cory TURNER age 30. William was a farmer and owned his own home.
On 19 Jan 1920, the census shows William (31) and Carrie TURNER (30) living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were their two sons Densel age 7 and Doylene age 5. William was a farmer and owned his own home.
On 25 Apr 1930, the census shows William (42) and Carrie (41) TURNER living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were their children Densel age 18, Doljene age 15, Emerson age 10, Harold age 7 and Delbert age 2. William was still a farmer and owned his own home. Densel was working in a garage. They lived next to Carrie's uncle, Joseph John Franklin FRAKES.
Children of William W. and Carrie Bell (BAILEY) TURNER:
2-2-1. Densel TURNER, born 20 Jan 1912, Vigo County, Indiana. He died Jan 1975. Last place of residence was Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
2-2-2. Doylene TURNER, born 21 Jun 1914, Vigo County, Indiana. He died 10 Apr 1997. Last place of residence was Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana.
2-2-3. Emerson TURNER, born 1920, Vigo County, Indina.
2-2-4. Harold TURNER, born 1922/23, Vigo County, Indiana.
2-2-5. Delbert D. TURNER, born 5 Oct 1927, Vigo County, Indiana. He died 18 Apr 1994. Last place of residence was Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana.
2-3. Jessie R. BAILEY, born Mar 1897, Indiana. He died when he was 10 years old.
Joseph John Franklin "Frank" FRAKES, born Nov 1865, Vigo County, Indiana. He died early 1942. He was 76 years old. He was buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Farmersburg, Indiana.
Frank married Corda HAUGER Dec 1889. She was born Oct 1872, daughter of Jacob and Mahala Ann (COPPLE) HAUGER. Mahala Ann was the sister of Amanda who married Frank’s father. She died 5 Mar 1947, Farmersburg, Indiana.
Frank took his nephew, William Philip FRAKES (See Chapter 16) from the orphanage, only after he was old enough to work on the farm. He was very hard on him. Corda was a very nice, caring person and treated Willie like he was her own. After Uncle Frank died, Aunt Corda moved into Farmersburg. She rented the farm to a Bet and David.
On 9 Jun 1900, the census shows John F. and Corda M. FRAKES living in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them was John's nephew, William P. FRAKES Mar 1889 (See 1-2 above). John was listed as a carpenter.
On 21 Apr 1910, the census shows John F. and Cordie M. FRAKES living in Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana. John was a carpenter.
On 15 Jan 1920, the census shows John F. and Corda FRAKES living in Linton Tonwhsip, Vigo County, Indiana. John was a farmer
Child of Joseph John Franklin and Corda (HUNGER) FRAKES:
3-1. John FRAKES. He died young 7 Mar 1908.
Mary Elizabeth FRAKES, born 30 Jan 1869, Vigo County, Indiana.
Mary married George M. HALL 29 Dec 1889, Sullivan County, Indiana. He was born 1869, Indiana.
On 9 Jun 1900, the census shows George and Mary E. HALL living in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them were their children Herschel Nov 1890, Herbert Dec 1892 and Herman Oct 1897. George was a farmer.
On 29 Apr 1910, the census shows George M. and Mary E. HALL living in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them were children Herschel age 19, Herbert age 17, Herman age 12 and Hazel age 8. George was a farmer.
On 3 Jan 1920, the census shows George M. and Mary E. HALL living in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were children Herman age 22 and Hazel age 18. George was a truck drive for a mill. Herman was a automobile mechanic.
On 8 Apr 1930, the census shows George M. and Mary E. HALL living in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana with their daughter and son-in-law, Aaron and Hazel KRUSE. George was working in a bakery.
Children of George M. and Mary Elizabeth (FRAKES) HALL:
4-1. Herschel B. HALL, born Nov 1890, Sullivan County, Indiana.
Herschel married Nellie ___?___ .
On 2 Apr 1930, the census shows Herschel and Nellie HALL living in Curry Township, Sullilvan County, Illinois. They were living next to Herschel's Aunt Rosa (FRAKES) RAILSBACK. Herschel was working at a mill and farming. His home was valued at $5,000.00.
4-2. Leslie Herbert HALL, born Dec 1892, Sullivan County, Indiana.
Leslie married Daisy ___?___. She was born 1895/96, Indiana.
On 10 Jan 1920, the census shows Herbert and Daisy HALL were living in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. With them was their daughter Mary. L. age 1 month. Herbert was a truck driver for Coke.
4-2-1. Mary L. HALL, born Dec 1919, Indiana.
4-3. Herman HALL, born 27 Oct 1897, Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana. He died Mar 1978, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
Herman married Anna Mayree RAPSON 12 Jul 1925, Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born 5 Feb 1895, Terre Haute, Indiana.
On 13 Apr 1930, the census shows Herman and Anna M. HALL were living in Terre Haute, Indiana. His house was valued at $6,000.00. Herman was a auto mechanic.
4-3-1. child HALL.
4-4. Hazel L. HALL, born 2 Jan 1902, Sullivan County, Indiana. She died 22 Jan 1998. Last place of residence was Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota.
Hazel married Aaron KRUSE 1924/25, Indiana. Aaron was born 21 Jun 1904, Indiana. He died Sep 1983. Last place of residence was Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota.
On 8 Apr 1930, the census shows Aaron (35) and Hazel L. (28) KRUSE living at 721 South 18th Street, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. With them was their son, Clarence E. 11 months old. and Hazel's parents, George M. and Mary E. HALL. Aaron owned his home and it was valued at $6,100.00. Aaron was a butcher.
Child of Aaron and Hazel (HALL) KRUSE:
4-4-1. Clarence E. KRUSE, born 1929, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
Philip "Dutch" FRAKES, born 27 Dec 1874. He died Sep 1945 at the age of 70.
Philip married Mary Ellen GASKINS. She was born 1877/78, daughter of William and Malinda GASKINS.
On 14 Jun 1900, the census shows Philip and Mary E. FRAKES living in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. He was a farmer.
On 15 Apr 1910, the census shows Phillip and Ellen FRAKES were living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them was son Loren FRAKES age 9. The census shows that Ellen had given birth to 6 children and only 1 was living at time of census. Philip was a farmer. They lived next to Ellen's parents.
On 12 Sep 1918, Philip was inducted into the United States Military. He had blue eyes and brown hair.
On 10 Jan 1920, the census shows Philipp and Ella FRAKES living in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. With them was their son Loren age 18. Philip was a laborer in a Machine Shop. They owned their own home.
On 8 Apr 1930, the census shows Philip and Ella FRAKES living in Linton Township, Vigo County, Indiana. Philip was farming. They owned their own home.
On Thursday, 20 Sep 1945, the Terre Haute Tribune, page 2, has, "PHILLIP FRAKES...Farmersburg, Ind...Sept. 19...Phillip FRAKES, 70 years old, died athis home near her at 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning. He is survived by the wife, Ella; one son, Loren FRAKES, Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Mary E. HALL and Mrs. Rosa RAILSBACK, both of Farmrsburg, and one half-brother, Lem FRAKES, of Orlando, Fla. The body was brought to the Wood Funeral Home where it will remain for funeral services at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery." (Note: The obit was also in the Wednesday, 19 Sep 1945 newspaper.)
Child of Philip and Mary Ellen (GASKINS) FRAKES:
6-1. Loren FRAKES, born 1901, Vigo or Sullivan County, Indiana. Loren died 15 May 1954, Vigo County, Indiana.
Loren married Anna Dare ROME.
In 1945, Loren was living in Chicago, Illinois.
Loren was a Druggist.
Loren managed the Elks Club in Tucson, Arizona.
On Saturday, 15 May 1954, the Terre Haute Tribune, page 2, has, "LOREN FRAKES...Farmersburg, Ind...Loren FRAKES, 53 years old, former resident of Farmersburg, died Friday at his residence in Chicago. Surviving are the widow, Anna Dare, and the mother, Mrs. Ella FRAKES, Farmersburg. The body will arrive in Farmersburg Sunday and will be taken to the Fidler & Wood Funeral Home where services will beheld at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. BARTHOL will officiat with burial in West Lawn cemetery."
Rosa B. FRAKES, born 29 Jun 1878. She died 27 Mar 1945, Sullivan County, Indiana.
Rosa married Tilden RAILSBACK, 23 Jan 1896. He was born 9 Jan 1877, son of Ellis D. and Martha Elizabeth (COPPLE) RAILSBACK. He died 1949. They are buried at West Lawn Cemetery, Farmersburg, Indiana.
On 2 June 1900, the census shows Tilden and Rosa B. RAILSBACK living in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them was their daughter Esther Nov 1898. Rosa had given birth to 2 children and only 1 was living at time of census.
On 5 May 1910, the census shows Tilden and Rose B. RAILSBACK living in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them were children Lois M. age 5 and Lawrence age 1. Tilden was a farmer.
On 1 Jan 1920, the census shows Tilden and Rosa B. RAILSBACK living in Farmersburg, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them was Lois M. age 15 and Lawrence age 11. Tilden was a Retail Grocery Merchant.
On 2 Apr 1930, the census shows Tilden and Rose B. RAILSBACK living in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them was their son Larence age 21. Tilden was a farm laborer. He owned his own home, valued at $3,500.00. They lived next to Rose's nephew Herschel and Nellie HALL.
In 1942, Tilden was in an insane asylum in Evansville, Indiana.
7-3-1. Richard THORNE, born 1922/23, Indiana.
7-4. Lawrence RAILSBACK, born 5 Aug 1908, Sullivan County, Indiana. He died 11 Dec 1979, Sullivan County, Indiana, buried Odd Fellows Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana.
Lawrence married Dorothy PADGETT.
