Family Group Sheet
NameThomas H. Fraley
Birth4 Feb 1888, Elliott Co., Kentucky
Death24 Nov 1946, Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., Ohio
BurialFraley Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherJames Fraley (1865-1929)
MotherJulia Frances Bowling (1869-1957)
Marriage13 Feb 1909, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseMartha Ella “Ellie” Porter
Birthabt 1878, Elliott Co., Kentucky
Death1956
FatherJohn Henry Porter (1844-1910)
MotherSarah “Sally” Ann Brown (~1844-1890)
Other spousesWilliam H. Bryant
Children
1 FEthel Fraley
Birth21 Sep 1911, Elliott Co., Kentucky
2 FNaomi Fraley
Birth22 Apr 1913, Rowan Co., Kentucky
3 MAudie Fraley
Birth9 Aug 1915, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Notes for Thomas H. Fraley
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Thomas Henderson Fraley, age 30, born 4 Feb 1887, occupation farming, self-employed, married supporting a wife & 3 children.
His WW II draft registration card, filed 27 April 1942, records Thomas Henderson Fraley, age 54, residence 518 Hanover St., Baltimore, Md, born 4 Feb 1888 in Eliott Co., Kentucky, contact Mr. Hermon Bergess, employer Contractor H. J. Gernons, Key Highway, Baltimore, Md.
His death certificate records Thomas H. Fraley, age 58 years 9 months 20 days, born 4 Feb 1888 in Elliott Co., Ky, died 24 Nov 1946 in Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., Ohio, residence Gallia St., length of residence in community 16 years, married, husband of Ella Fraley, occupation steelworker, father James Fraley, mother’s maiden name Julia Bowling, both born in Elliott Co., Ky, cause of death carcinoma, gastric with liver metastasis, informant Ella Fraley, Wheelersburg, Ohio, burial in Fraley Cemtery, Morehead, Ky.
His gravestone says Thomas H. Fraley, Feb 4, 1888 - Nov 24, 1946 “Asleep in Jesus”.
His WW II draft registration card, filed 27 April 1942, records Thomas Henderson Fraley, age 54, residence 518 Hanover St., Baltimore, Md, born 4 Feb 1888 in Eliott Co., Kentucky, contact Mr. Hermon Bergess, employer Contractor H. J. Gernons, Key Highway, Baltimore, Md.
His death certificate records Thomas H. Fraley, age 58 years 9 months 20 days, born 4 Feb 1888 in Elliott Co., Ky, died 24 Nov 1946 in Wheelersburg, Scioto Co., Ohio, residence Gallia St., length of residence in community 16 years, married, husband of Ella Fraley, occupation steelworker, father James Fraley, mother’s maiden name Julia Bowling, both born in Elliott Co., Ky, cause of death carcinoma, gastric with liver metastasis, informant Ella Fraley, Wheelersburg, Ohio, burial in Fraley Cemtery, Morehead, Ky.
His gravestone says Thomas H. Fraley, Feb 4, 1888 - Nov 24, 1946 “Asleep in Jesus”.
Notes for Martha Ella “Ellie” Porter
She was listed as age 3 in the 1880 census, age 21 born 1879 in the 1900 census, age 21 on her marriage record to Thomas Fraley in 1909, age 28 in the 1910 census, age 30 in the 1920 census, and age 48 in the 1930 census.
Her gravestone says Martha Ellen Fraley, 1878 - 1956.
Her gravestone says Martha Ellen Fraley, 1878 - 1956.
Notes for Thomas H. & Martha Ella “Ellie” (Family)
Rowan Co. marriage book 6, p. 527, records the marriage on 13 Feb 1909 of Thomas Fraley, 21, first marriage, farmer, residence Fraley, born and father born in Elliott Co., son of James & Julia Fraley, to Ellie Bryant, 21, second marriage, residence Elliottsville, born Elliott Co., daughter of Henry & Sallie Porter, at the home of the bride by Harvey Trent, witnesses T. P. Brown and Jim Johnson.
The age for Ellie should be 31, not 21.
The age for Ellie should be 31, not 21.
Census
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hogtown precinct, enumerated 15 April, lists on p. 1A as family #2:
Fraley, Thomas, 22, farmer, first marriage; Ella, wife, 28, second marriage, married 1 year, mother of 5 children, 5 living; Bryant, James O., stepson, 11; George E., stepson, 10; Oscar, stepson, 8; Anna, stepdau, 6; Nora H., stepdau, 4. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Wagner precinct, p. 6, lists as family #44/47, on Ridge Road:
Fraley, Thomas, 31; Ella, wife, 30; Ethel, dau, 8; Mollie, dau, 6; Audie, dau, 4 2/12; Bryant, Austen, step-son, 18; Anna, step-daughter, 16; Nora, step-daughter, 15. (The age for Ella is inconsistent with other records.)
1930 census of Scioto Co., Ohio, Portsmouth ward 6, enumerated 15 April, lists on p. 16B as family #379/380, at 6107 Harding:
Fraley, Thomas, 41, age at first marriage 22, laborer at school building; Ella, wife, 48, age at first marriage 18; Ethel, dau, 18; Monnie, dau, 16; Audie, son, 14. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Fraley, Thomas, 22, farmer, first marriage; Ella, wife, 28, second marriage, married 1 year, mother of 5 children, 5 living; Bryant, James O., stepson, 11; George E., stepson, 10; Oscar, stepson, 8; Anna, stepdau, 6; Nora H., stepdau, 4. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Wagner precinct, p. 6, lists as family #44/47, on Ridge Road:
Fraley, Thomas, 31; Ella, wife, 30; Ethel, dau, 8; Mollie, dau, 6; Audie, dau, 4 2/12; Bryant, Austen, step-son, 18; Anna, step-daughter, 16; Nora, step-daughter, 15. (The age for Ella is inconsistent with other records.)
1930 census of Scioto Co., Ohio, Portsmouth ward 6, enumerated 15 April, lists on p. 16B as family #379/380, at 6107 Harding:
Fraley, Thomas, 41, age at first marriage 22, laborer at school building; Ella, wife, 48, age at first marriage 18; Ethel, dau, 18; Monnie, dau, 16; Audie, son, 14. All born Ky Ky Ky.
