Philip Frakes
and
Phoebe (Case) Frakes
of
Nelson County, Kentucky
and
Franklin and Vigo Counties, Indiana

Philip FRAKES, born about 1763, Pennsylvania (probably in what is modern day Somerset County and would have been Cumberland County at that time), son of John and Catron (___?___)FRAKE/FRAKES. Philip died between the 1840 and 1850 census in Vigo County, Indiana.

John married Phoebe CASE 3 Apr 1788, Nelson County, Kentucky. She was born 1771-80, daughter of Nathaniel and C. R. (PEITY) CASE, a Dutch family. She died between the 1840 and 1850 census in Vigo County, Indiana.

In 1787, Philip FRAKES was in the Kentucky Militia along with Peter FRAKES (his brother or cousin), under the leadership of Captain George Rogers Clark. They were fighting what is recorded as the Wabash Indian. This is the first record we have a Philip.

On 3 Apr 1788, Philip married Phoebe CASE in Nelson County, Kentucky. Her father spelled his name Philip FRAAKS, in giving consent of the marriage.

In 1790, Philip was living in Nelson County, Kentucky. Kentucky was not a state yet, therefor the census takers of Virginia should have listed them, as Kentucky belonged to Virginia, but it was still quite a wilderness and they were not recorded. The 1790 census was created from the 1792 tax list and he was listed as Philip FRAKES.

In 1792, Philip was taxed in Nelson County, Kentucky as Philip FRAKES.

In 1791, Philip was listed as Private Phillip FRIGG in Captain Gray's Company of the Kentucky Militia.

In 1795 Philip was a witness of the marriage of Samuel CASE and Mary DAVIS. He signed his name Philip FREAKS.

On 27 Sep 1798, Philip FREAKS purchased 234 acres of land on the north side of the East Fork of Coxes Creek, Nelson County, Kentucky.

In 1800, the census shows Philip FREACKS living in Nelson County, Kentucky.

On 15 Aug 1800, Philip FREEKS and Jacob MYERS are mention in a land transaction in Nelson County, Kentucky, recorded by Benjamin GRAYSON, Clerk of the Court.

On 25 Dec 1806, Philip FRAKES sold his land in Kentucky to Richard DODD. Philip was listed as being from Ohio.

In 1807 there was a special census taken in Ohio. It listed Philip FRAKES living in Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio. There were also members of the CASE family living there. He lived there only three years.

In 1809, Philip moved to Dearborn County, Indiana, which was just across the state line from where they had lived. Two years later this same land became Franklin County, Indiana. Phoebe's family also moved to the same area. Nathaniel CASE died in Jan-Feb of 1811, Franklin County, Indiana. Philip was appointed administrator of his estate.

On 18 Feb 1811, Philip FRECKS and Mary CASE were apointed administrators of the estate of Nathaniel CASE, deceased. Nathaniel was Philip's father-in-law.

In 1811, the land in Dearborn County, Indiana, where Philip was living, became part of the new county of Franklin. Philip FRAKES was listed on the tax list, as was his son, Aaron FRAKES.

On 19 Jul 1815, Philip sold 534 acres of land in Franklin County, South part of Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, Range 1, Township 10.

On 17 Jun 1817, Philip sold 113 acres of land on north side of the same 1/4. That was in Bath Township, Franklin County, Indiana. This was only 6 miles west of Butler County, Ohio. He was listed as Phillip FREAK, but signed his name as Philip FRAKES

On 17 Aug 1817 Philip and Phoebe FRAKES purchased 161.76 acres and 83.40 acres of land in Sullivan County, Indiana, very near Illinois. The land was in the northern part of Sullivan County, which is now a part of Vigo County. All of the land was deeded over to their sons at various times.

In 1820, the census shows Philip FRAKES living in Sullivan County, Indiana.

In 1830, Philip FRAKES was living in Sullivan County, Indiana. 1 male 60-69 and 1 female 50-59. Their sons, Henry and John, were also living in the county.

Sometime after the 1830 census, Philip and Phoebe moved to the Prairie Creek area of Vigo County. According to a local historian, Charles R. PIETY, Philip built and operated a horse-powered grist mill at Middletown (Prairie Creek).

In 1840, the census shows Philip FRAKES living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County Indiana. One male 70-79 and 1 female 60-69.

They are said to be buried on a hillside northwest of Prairie Creek, Vigo County, Indiana.

They had ten children.

Children of Philip and Phoebe (CASE) FRAKES:

1. Rev. Aaron FRAKES, born 1789-93.
    Aaron married Mary GREENE.
    (See Aaron and Mary (Greene) Frakes)

2. Philip FRAKES, Jr., born 1794. He died 1848.
    Philip married 1st Sarah "Sallie" THATCHER.
    (See #2 following)

3. Conrad FRAKES, born about 1795. He died 1848.
    Conrad married Sarah CASE 2 Sep 1817, Wayne County, Indiana.
    (See #3 following)

4. William FRAKES, born about1796 and died 1856.
    William married Lydia THATCHER.
    (See #4 following)

5. Daniel FRAKES, born 1800 and died 1874.
    Daniel married Agnes HARRIS.
    (See #5 following)

6. Sarah FRAKES, born about 1801 and died 1830.
    Sarah married Gabriel WILSON.
    (See #6 following)

7. Rev. Asa FRAKES, born 1803 and died 1873.
    Asa married Rebecca Ann DICKERSON.
    (See #7 following)

8. John FRAKES, born about 1810 and died 1860, Porter County, Indiana.
    John married 1st Nancy PARKER. They had three children.
    John married 2nd Nancy TURNER.
    (See #8 following)

9. Catherine “Kate" FRAKES, born about 1815.
    Kate married at least twice and divorced twice.
    Kate married 1st Joe CASON.
    Kate married 2nd Isaac MILLER, Sr.
    No known children.

Philip FRAKES, Jr., born about1794. He died 1848.
    He married 1st Sarah "Sallie" THATCHER, sister of Lydia THATCHER, wife of William FRAKES, brother of Philip (See #4 following).
    He married 2nd Mary "Polly" DICKINSON.
    In 1840, the census shows Phil FRAKES, Jr. living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. 1 male 40-49 and 1 female 40-49.

Daughter of Philip and Sarah (THATCHER) FRAKES, Jr.:

2-1. Mary Ann FRAKES, born 1820 and died 1897.
    Mary Ann married James B. TURNER, son of Matthew and Elizabeth (FRAKES) TURNER.

2-1-1. Philip TURNER, born about 1837. Philip married Nancy Ann HAMILTON 23 Mar 1858.

2-1-2. Matthew W. TURNER, born about 1840.
    Matthew married Jennie C. SUMMERS 27 Dec 1866.

2-1-3. Sarah J. TURNER, born 1842. She died 1920.
    Sarah married Jeremiah STAGGS 17 Nov 1859. He was born 1837, Indiana, son of Elijah STAGGS, uncle of Sarah Isabelle (McGLONE) FRAKES, wife of Johnathan H. FRAKES. Jeremiah died 1913.
    On 13 Jun 1860, the census shows Jeremiah (23)and Sarah J. (17) FRAKES living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. They are listed next to his parents, who are listed next to Johnathan H. FRAKES. Jeremiah was a farmer. His real estate was valued at $100.00. His personal property valued at $75.00.
    On 24 Aug 1870, the census shows Jeremiah (36) and Sarah J. (25) SKAGGS living in Turman Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. With them were their children Stephen A. age 9, James F. age 8, Elijah age 6, John R. age 4, and May E. age 8 months born Sep 1869. Jeremiah's personal property was vauled at $150.00. He was a farmer.

Children of Jeremiah and Sarah J. (TURNER) STAGGS:

    2-1-3-1. Stephen A. STAGGS, born 1860/61, Indiana.

    2-1-3-2. James F. STAGGS, born 1861/62, Indiana.

    2-1-3-3. Elijah STAGGS, born 1863/34, Indiana.

    2-1-3-4. John Riley STAGGS, born 18 Jul 1867, Indiana. He died 19 Apr 1952 and is buried in Dibble Cemetery, McClain County, Oklahoma.
    John married Mary Lavonna McKINNEY.

Children of John Riley and Mary Lavonna (McKINNEY) STAGGS:

       2-1-3-4-1. James Riley STAGGS, born 31 Jan 1893. Died 7 Nov 1970.

       2-1-3-4-2. Jeremiah STAGGS, born 2 Aug 1891. Died 13 Nov 1957.

       2-1-3-4-3. John Howard STAGGS, born 26 Jun 1902. He died 23 Oct 1985.

       2-1-3-4-4. Ray STAGGS.

       2-1-3-4-5. Rosa STAGGS.

    2-1-3-5. May E. STAGGS, born Sep 1869, Indiana.

2-1-4. John Wesley TURNER, born 12 Aug 1845, Knox County, Indiana. He died from drowning in the Wabash River 16 Dec 1909. He married Sarah Elizabeth CUPPY 29 Aug 1866, Shelburn. She was born 26 Jun 1849, Sullivan County, Indiana. She died 9 Oct 1929.

    2-1-4-1. Lula Arlena TURNER, born 1888.
    Lula married Cassius PIETY.

       2-1-4-1-1. Elvera Lorene PIETY.
    Elvera married Earl TIPTON.

    2-1-4-2. Oakley TURNER.

       2-1-4-2-1. Walter TURNER.

          2-1-4-2-1-1. Robert TURNER.

             2-1-4-2-1-1-1. Tina (TURNER) McCARTHY.

2-1-5. George W. TURNER, born about 1849. He died Spencer, Owen County, Indiana.
    George married Sarah E. BUNCH 9 Jan 1868, Sullivan County, Indiana.

2-1-6. Ellen TURNER, born about 1853. She died before 17 Jun 1875.
    Ellen married John Luther IRWIN 16 Dec 1869.

2-1-7. Candice A. TURNER, born about 1860.
    Candice married John Luther IRWIN 17 Jun 1875.

2-1-8. Josephine TURNER, born about 1863.
    Josephine married Commodore HALL 16 Nov 1882.

Son of Philip and Mary (DICKINSON) FRAKES, Jr.:

2-2. Daniel H: FRAKES, born 1827. He died 13 Nov 1839 at age 12.

Conrad FRAKES, born about 1795. He died 1848.
    Conrad married Sarah CASE 2 Sep 1817, Wayne County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Jacob and Dorcas (pos. LITTLETON) CASE.
    He was the first elected official of Prairie Creek Township. He was Constable for 15 consecutive years. He was trustee of the First Baptist Church.
    In 1840 the census shows Conrad FRAKES living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. 2 males under 5; 2 males 10-14; 1 male 15-19; 1 male 20-29. 1 female under 5; 2 females 5-9; 2 females 10-14; 1 female 15-19; 1 female 40-49.

Children of Conrad and Sarah (CASE) FRAKES:

3-1. John FRAKES, born 20 Sep 1819. He died 10 Apr 1864, Nashville, Tennessee.
    John married Mary LEACH. She was born 15 Nov 1829. She died 15 Feb 1905, Vigo County, Indiana.
    John was a Sergeant in Company F., 85th Indiana Infantry. Died while in service during the Civil War. He is the only Frakes buried in the National Cemetery, Grave #14027, Section J. He was 5 feet and 6 inches tall, with light complexion and sandy hair and blue-gray eyes.
    Mary married 2nd John ELLIOT 26 Dec 1865.

3-1-1. Lyman FRAKES, born 7 Mar 1853. She died 11 Sep 1925.
    Lyman never married.

3-1-2. Robert FRAKES, born 23 Jul 1855. He died 2 Dec 1924. Buried in Lykins Cemetery, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Robert married Anna ROMINE 11 Dec 1879. She was born 23 Nov 1860. She died 10 May 1941.
    They had seven children.

3-1-3. Emily FRAKES, born 19 Nov 1857. She died 29 Jun 1908.
    Emily married Curtis PADDOCK 20 Oct 1885. He died 1939.
    They had no children.

3-1-4. Alonzo FRAKES, born 29 Jul 1859. He died 26 Jan 1896.
    Never married.

3-1-5. John “Douglas” FRAKES, born 20 Dec 1860. He died 25 Nov 1872, age 11.

3-1-6. Clell “Paddy” (Sanford M.) FRAKES, born 27 Mar 1862. He died 21 Dec 1931.
    Never married.

3-2. Elizabeth FRAKES, born about 1821.
    Elizabeth married Daniel JOHNSON 18 Mar 1841, Vigo County, Indiana.
    They had four children.

3-2-1. Martha J. JOHNSON.

3-2-2. Levi JOHNSON.

3-2-3. J. W. JOHNSON.

3-2-4. Katharine JOHNSON.

3-3. William FRAKES, born about 1823. He died 1892.
    William married Lucinda LISTON 8 Oct 1851, Sullivan County, Indiana. She was the sister of Polly LISTON who married Asa FRAKES’s son William FRAKES. William was a wagon maker. They lived in Missouri at some point.

3-3-1. Rachel Ann FRAKES. Died as an infant.

3-3-2. Alice FRAKES. Died as an infant.

3-3-3. Daniel V. FRAKES, born about 1865.
    Daniel married Jenette “Nettie” BOSTIC 1892. She was born 20 Oct 1868. She died 31 Jul 1914.

    3-3-3-1. Fredrick R. FRAKES, born 31 Dec 1894, Sullivan County, Indiana. He died 9 Dec 1937. Buried at Union Chapel Graysville.

       3-3-3-1-1. Murry FRAKES, born 9 Mar 1918, Sullivan County, Indiana.

       3-3-3-1-2. Jeanette L. FRAKES, born 14 Mar 1920, Sullivan County, Indiana.

3-3-4. William Wesley FRAKES, born about 1871, although stone says 6 Aug 1864. He died 19 Dec 1932.

3-4. George Washington FRAKES, born 22 Feb 1826. He died 1882, Summerville, Texas County, Missouri.
    G. W. married Sarah JOHNSON 4 Nov 1854, Vigo County, Indiana.
    He fought in the Civil War, Company F33rd and 85th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.
    George was a blacksmith.
    In 1872, they moved to Missouri.

Children of George Washington and Sarah (JOHNSON) FRAKES:

3-4-1. Charles FRAKES, born about 1855.

3-4-2. Martha J. “Molly” FRAKES, born 1860.

3-4-3. Rachel FRAKES, born about 1862.

3-4-4. William Sherman FRAKES, born about 1865.

3-5. James H. FRAKES, born about 1828.
    James married Emily McCANN.
    James was a cooper.
    James fought in the Civil War, Company F, 85th Infantry. He was 5 feet and 6 inches tall, dark complexion and hair with hazel eyes.
    No children.

3-6. Lydia FRAKES, born about 1830.
    Lydia married Benjamin Franklin HAMILTON 15 Dec 1853, Vigo County, Indiana. He died before 1870. His 1st wife was Matilda FRAKES, daughter of Asa FRAKES. (See 7 following)
    He ran a hotel. He had six children, three by Lydia.

3-6-1. Thomas HAMILTON, born about 1857.

3-6-2. Sarah HAMILTON, born about 1859.

3-6-3. Lucy HAMILTON, born about 1861.
    Lucy married Perry McCARTY 1880. He was born about 1855, Kentucky. She was the last operator of the hotel in Prairie Creek Township, which had been built by Daniel Johnson in 1831. She was running it in 1880. (See #3-2)

3-7. Dorcas FRAKES, born about 1831/32.
    Dorcas married James KING.

3-8. Nancy FRAKES, born about 1833-34. She did not marry.

3-9. Mariah FRAKES, She did not marry.

3-10. Squire FRAKES, born about 1836-37.
    Squire married Mary YOUNG or Mary J. CASSEL 17 May 1868, Vigo County, Indiana.
    He fought in the Civil War, Company D 43rd Regiment, Indiana Infantry.
    They were in Prairie Creek Township in 1880 but were not there in 1900.
    Said to have had five children, but only have names of four.

3-10-1. Nancy FRAKES, born about 1869. She married.

3-10-2. Sarah L. FRAKES, born 20 Jul 1870.
    Sarah married 1st 10 Nov 1887.
    Sarah married 2nd William MATHASON 25 Dec 1911.

3-10-3. Eunice A. FRAKES, born about 1874.

3-10-4. Martha E. FRAKES, born about 1876.

3-11.Mary Anne FRAKES, born about 1837. She never married.

3-12. Jacob FRAKES, born 20 Sep 1838. He died 29 Nov 1922. Buried in Darwin, Illinois Cemetery.
    Jacob married Ruth Luca LLOYD 16 Mar 1868, sister of Matilda LLOYD, who married Aaron FRAKES, son of Asa FRAKES(See #7). She was born 4 Feb 1845. She died 10 Jul 1907, Prairie Creek.

3-12-1. James Elijah FRAKES, born 28 May 1870. He died 22 May 1931.
    James married Mary Belle CLARK, daughter of Charles CLARK.

    3-12-1-1. Carl C. FRAKES, born 13 Oct 1896. He died 1961.

       3-12-1-1-1. Fern FRAKES.
    Fern married Carson PREVO.

3-12-2. Commodore FRAKES, born 14 Jun 1872.

    3-12-2-1. Iola Ellen FRAKES, born 18 Jul 1905.
    Iola married Raymond LOWE.

3-12-3. William Robert FRAKES, born 26 Dec 1876. He died 11 Mar 1924

3-12-4. Arthur Ward FRAKES, born 13 Sep 1881.

    3-12-4-1. June FRAKES, born 5 Feb 1910.

    3-12-4-2. Ernest FRAKES, born 9 Feb 1911. He died 3 Oct 1919.

    3-12-4-3. Geneva FRAKES, born 11 Jan 1926.
    Geneva married Claude ROWE.

3-12-5. John C. FRAKES, born 22 Mar 1884. He died 1967.
    John married Grace L. WEDDLE 14 Jan 1905. She was born 19 Feb 1887. She died 1957. They are buried at Darwin, Illinois.

    3-12-5-1. Oral C. FRAKES, born 19 Aug 1905. Married and had no children.

    3-12-5-2. Erma L. FRAKES, born 13 Feb 1908. She died 1921.

    3-12-5-3. Arlena FRAKES, born 15 Jun 1915.
    Arlena married Leland WHITE.

    3-12-5-4. Carol FRAKES, born 3 Jun 1922.

3-13. Henry FRAKES, possible son of Conrad.
    Henry marriedEmily ___?___.

3-13-1. Thomas FRAKES, born about 1858. He died 3 Aug 1894, Prairie Creek, Vigo County, Indiana. Buried at Lykins Cemetery.
    Thomas married Sarah FARRAND.

    3-13-1-1. Loren FRAKES, born 2 Jan 1894, Vigo County, Indiana. He died Sep 1880. Last place of residence was Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Loren married Clara NORRIS.

       Children of Loren and Clara (NORRIS) FRAKES:

       3-13-1-1-1. Charles FRAKES, born 15 Apr 1921. He died 24 May 1989.
    Charles married Opal (LEE) RUSSELL. She was born 3 Aug 1925. She died Aug 1976.

          3-13-1-1-1-1. Michael Thomas FRAKES, born 6 Apr 1951.

             3-13-1-1-1-1-1. Michelle Ann FRAKES, born 13 Mar 1976.

             3-13-1-1-1-1-2. Matthew Shawn FRAKES, born 8 Feb 1978.

       3-13-1-1-2. Olive FRAKES, born 6 Jun 1923.
    Olive married Joe McDONNALL.

       3-13-1-1-3. Irene FRAKES, born 23 Feb 1925.
    Irene married L. STARKEY.

3-13-2. Mary J. FRAKES, born May 1861.
    Mary married William E. MULLINS.

3-13-3. Rhoda FRAKES, born about 1863.
    Rhoda married Bill SHIELDS.

3-13-4. Nancy A. FRAKES, born about 1866.

3-13-5. Henry “Bud” FRAKES, born 10 Jul 1874 or 11 Jul 1876. He died 10 Oct 1928.
    Henry married his brother’s widow Sarah (FARRAND) FRAKES (See 3-13-1).
    Henry married 2nd Etta C. (EARLY) ROMINE.

    3-13-5-1. Lydia FRAKES, born Nov 1896.
    Lydia married Mr. KETNER.

    3-13-5-2. Jane FRAKES, born Dec 1897.
    Jane married Mr. PRESNELL.

    3-13-5-3. Cora FRAKES, born 10 sep 1900.
    Cora married John WESSELL.

    3-13-5-4. Lennie M. FRAKES, born 2 Sep 1914. A daughter, by 2nd wife.

    3-13-5-5. Glen A. FRAKES, born Jan 1918. He died 23 Feb 1918.

William FRAKES, born about1796 and died 1856.
    William married Lydia THATCHER, sister of Sarah THATCHER, wife of Philip FRAKES (See #2 above).
    In 1840 the census shows William FRAKES living in Porter County, Indiana.

Children of William and Lydia (THATCHER) FRAKES:

4-1. Jemima "Mima" FRAKES, born 1820.
    Jemima married Joseph Cole HATHWAY.
    They moved to Oregon.
    Eleven children.

4-2. Mary "Polly" FRAKES, born 1822.
    Polly married Rev. Simon B. HATHAWAY, of United Brethren Church, the younger brother of Joseph HATHAWAY, husband of Jemima FRAKES, Mary's sister.
    Four children.

4-3. Sarah FRAKES, born 1824.
    Sarah married Clark NICKERSON. He was from Canada and his parents from New York.
    No children.
    They died in Oregon.

4-4. Gabriel Wilson FRAKES, born 1826.
    Gabriel married Rebecca MILLER, daughter of Isaac MILLER, Sr.
    Six children.

4-5. child FRAKES. Died young.

4-6. Amos Thatcher FRAKES, born 1830.
    Amos married Georgia E. COX, daughter of George W. COX.
    Amos was a fisherman and trapper.
    Two children.

4-7. Lucinda FRAKES, born 1833.
    Lucinda married Dr. James Drake GILPIN.
    They had one son.

4-8. Catherine "Cassie" FRAKES, -born 1836.
    Cassie married Isaac MILLER Jr.
    They had nine children.

4-9. Elmira "Ann" FRAKES, born 1839.
    Ann married John H. TRIMBLE.
    They had four children.

4-10.William FRAKES, born 1841.
    William married Sophia MILLER, no close relation of Isaac MILLER.
    They had seven children.

Daniel FRAKES, born 26 Mar 1800, Nelson County, Kentucky. He died 6 Jan 1874, Sullivan County, Indiana. He and Agnes are buried in the Drake Baptist Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana.
    Daniel married Agnes HARRIS about 1818, Sullivan County, Indiana. She died 8 Aug 1886.
    On 11 Apr 1826, Daniel received 50 acres of land from his parents. The land straddled the Vigo-Sullivan County line.
    In 1830, the census shows Daniel living in Vigo County, Indiana.
    In 1840 the census shows Daniel FRAKES living in Sullivan County, Indiana. 2 males under 5; 1 male 5-9; 2 males 10-14; 1 male 15-19; 1 male 40-49. 1 female 30-39. He was living south of Fairbanks in a small community known as Scott City.
    In 1850, the census shows Daniel FRAKES living in Fairbanks Township, Sullivan County, Indiana.
    In 1860, the census shows Daniel FRAKES living in Fairbanks Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. Although for some reason he is listed as Henry FRAKES.
    In 1870, the census shows Daniel FRAKES living in Fairbanks Township, Sullivan County, Indiana.
    Daniel was referred to by the rest of the family as a "heathen", because he held different religious beliefs and also was the only family member who was a democrat. He was an independent thinker and refused to accept and believe as others did, just because he was supposed to.

Children of Daniel and Agnes (HARRIS) FRAKES:

5-1. William FRAKES. He died young.

5-2. Riley FRAKES. He died young.

5-3. Sarah Ann FRAKES, born 1820.
    Sarah married Joseph DeBAUN.
    They had three children.

5-4. Polly FRAKES, born 1822.
    Polly married Elijah PIERSON.

5-5. John FRAKES, born 1824.
    John married Charity daughter of Abraham and Eleanor (LYESTER) DeBAUN.
    Ten children.

5-6. Aaron FRAKES, born 1826.
    Aaron married Sarah Emma FRAKES (See 8-5 following), daughter of John FRAKES (See #8), Daniel's brother.
    They had six children.

5-7. Jacob FRAKES, born 1828.
    Jacob married Mary PUGH 18 Apr 1850, Sullivan County, Indiana. She was born 1834.
    In 1850, the census shows Jacob and Mary living with Jacob's widowed sister, Sarah (FRAKES) DeBAUN.
    About 1855, Jacob opened a saloon in Huntsonville, Illinois, on the Wabash River.
    In 1860, the census shows Jacob and Mary FRAKES living in Turman Township, Sullivan County, Indiana.
    Sometime in 1860, Jacob joined the military and went off to fight in the Civil War. He died in the war.
    He was known as the most fun-loving of the family. He was very popular.

Children of Jacob and Mary (PUGH) FRAKES:

5-7-1. Mahala Jane FRAKES, born about 1851.
    Mahala married John Thompson.

5-7-2. Daniel A. FRAKES, born 23 Feb 1853.
    Daniel married Harried "Hattie" NELSON 11 Oct 1877. She was the sister of Lucetta NELSON who married John Andrew FRAKES, son of Jacob's brother, John FRAKES (See#5-5).

5-7-3. Byron FRAKES, born Nov 1854.
    Byron married twice and had 6 daughters and 1 son. The son died young.

5-7-4. Belle FRAKES, born about 1857.

5-7-5. Elijah FRAKES, born about 1859.

5-8. Alexander "Alec" FRAKES, born 1833.
    Alec married 1st Mary "Jane" PATTON, daughter of Miles PATTON.
    They had five children.
    Alec married 2nd Malinda RANSFORD, daughter of Samuel RANSFORD. They had three children.

5-9. Hiram FRAKES, born 1837. He died 1 Jun 1902. He is buried in Drake Cemetery.
    Hiram married Elizabeth RANSFORD 3 Mar 1861. She was born 1843, daughter of Joseph RANSFORD, brother of Samuel RANSFORD. She died 1924.

Children of Hiram and Elizabeth (RANSFORD) FRAKES:

5-9-1. Rev. David FRAKES, born about 1862, Indiana.
    David married 1st Ora "Anna" SPRINGER 21 Oct 1891.
    David married 2nd Mary L. "Madie" DRAKE 12 Oct 1894.
    According to family, they, at some point, moved to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
    In 1910, the census shows them living in Hamilton Township, Sullilvan County, Indiana.

Children of David and Mary L. (DRAKE) FRAKES:

    5-9-1-1. Homer FRAKES, born about 1896, Arkansas.

    5-9-1-2. Alta FRAKES, born about 1897, Arkansas.

    5-9-1-3. Lemuel FRAKES, born about 1899, Arkansas.

    5-9-1-4. Elmer FRAKES, born about 1902, Indiana.

    5-9-1-5. Lucy B. FRAKES, born about 1904, Indiana.

5-9-2. Mary Jane FRAKES, born about 1865, Indiana.

5-9-3. Commodore Perry "Comm" FRAKES, born Oct 1867, Indiana. He died in 1952. He and Ota are buried in Drake Cemetery.
    Comm married Lina Leota "Ota" HARRIS 11 Dec 1890, Sullivan County, Indiana. She was born May 1871, Illinois. She died 1944.

Children of Commodore Perry and Lina Leota (HARRIS) FRAKES:

    5-9-3-1. Ethel M. FRAKES, born 25 Sep 1893, Sullivan County, Indiana.
    Ethel married B. Voorhees BRAGDON.

    5-9-3-2. Otha Lee FRAKES, born about 1903.
    Otha married 1st Lorena PaTTON.
    Otha married 2nd Hallie BOLINGER.

    5-9-3-3. Loren Randall FRAKES, born 7 May 1916. He died 1941.
    Loren never married.

5-9-4. Alice E. FRAKES, born about 1871, Indiana.

5-9-5. Joseph Russell FRAKES, born about 1873, Indiana. He died 1957. He is buried in Drake Cemetery.
    Russell never married.

5-9-6. Luther Elwood FRAKES, born 19 Jan 1882, Indiana. He died 30 Nov 1965, Indiana.
    Luther married Margaret Ann "Maggie" McCLANAHAN 17 mar 1902, Sullivan County, Indiana. She was born 5 Nov 1878. She died in 1969.

Child of Luther Elwood and Margaret Ann (McCLANAHAN) FRAKES:

    5-9-6-1. Herbert "Herby" FRAKES, born 16 Feb 1904, Indiana. He died 2 May 1969. He is buried in Sullivan, Indiana.
    Herby married Hazel Irene MARTS 26 Dec 1928. She was born 13 Oct 1911.

Children of Herbert and Hazel Irene (MARTS) FRAKES:

       5-9-6-1-1. Virginia Lee FRAKES, born 4 May 1931. She married 1st James GRIMES. After his death she married 2nd Virgil BURNS. She married 3rd Mr. ASHCRAFT.

Children of James and Virginia Lee (FRAKES) GRIMES:

          5-9-6-1-1-1. son GRIMES.

Child of Virgil and Virginia Lee (FRAKS) BURNS:

          5-9-6-1-1-2. daughter BURNS.

       5-9-6-1-2. Betty Jo FRAKES, born 22 Jul 1932.
    Betty Jo married Charles Lee Butler 1949.
    Betty Jo has four children.

       5-9-6-1-3. Billy Ray FRAKES, born 11 Oct 1937. He died 7 Apr 1995.
    Billy Ray married Phyllis Lucille PIGG 1956. She was born 25 Aug 1937.

Adopted children of Billy Ray and Phyllis Lucille (PIGG) FRAKES:

          5-9-6-1-3-1. Lisa Ann FRAKES, born 28 Mar 1965. She married Mr. BRATCHER.

          5-9-6-1-3-2. Sheila Kay Frakes, born 1968.

       5-9-6-1-4. James Luther "Jim" FRAKES, born 17 Apr 1941.
    Jim married Bonnie STAHL 14 Dec 1962. She was born 10 May 1942. She died 23 Sep 2004.
    Jim lives in Noblesville, Indiana.

Children of James Luther and Bonnie (STAHL) FRAKES:

          5-9-6-1-4-1. Kimberly Jo FRAKES, born 2 May 1966.
    Kimberly married Mr. TIGHE.

          5-9-6-1-4-2. Douglas James FRAKES, born 21 Jan 1970.

5-10. Wesner FRAKES, born about 1840.

5-11. Rhoda FRAKES, born 1842.
    Rhoda married James Harvey HARRIS, son of Benjamin HARRIS, Jr.
    They had five children.

5-12. Peter "Squire" FRAKES, born 1845.
    Squire married Mary Ellen "Ella" BIGGS.
    Squire was Justice of the Peace. He was a farmer and veterinarian.
    Eleven children.

Children of Peter and Mary Ellen (BIGGS) FRAKES:

5-12-4. Chauncey Loten FRAKES, born 15 Sep 1872.
    Chauncey married Levada JOHNSON 9 Sep 1891.

    5-12-4-2. Lucy "Lenore" FRAKES, born 9 Feb 1908.
    Lenore married Edward KEEGAN 12 May 1928. He was born 12 Mar 1909, son of Verner Otto and Flossie Marie (POWERS) KEEGAN (See 7-7-3-1).

5-12-10. Walter Alexander "Jum" FRAKES, born 13 Sep 1885, Sullivan County, Indiana. He died 11 Oct 1956, Terre Haute, Indiana.
    Jum married Ethel Amy VICKERY 27 Jan 1917, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.

Children of Walter Alexander and Ethel Amy (VICKERY) FRAKES:

    5-12-10-1. Randall Vickery FRAKES, born 1 Aug 1918, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Randall married Nina Belle HOWLETT 11 Nov 1945. She was born 10 Aug 1921, Valparaiso, Indiana, daughter of Berton Arthur and Alice (BLACKNEY) HOWLETT. Nina died 24 Dec 2001. Last place of residence was Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, California.
    Randall and Nina were really nice people. I had the pleasure of meeting them at their home in San Mateo, California. Nina and I corresponded for years and was the greatest help in my early years of research. Her book, "Descendants of Philip and Phoebe (CASE) FRAKES," Revised Edition, 1984, was and still is one of the best works on the Frakes family. She was very through and documented all of her work.

Children of Randall Vickery and Nina Belle (HOWLETT) FRAKES:

      5-12-10-1-1. Patricia Diane "Pat" FRAKES, born 17 Dec 1949, Beech Grove, Indiana.
    Pat married James Walter McEACHERN 11 Sep 1972, San Mateo, California.

      5-12-10-1-2. Larry Randall FRAKES, born 24 Jan 1953, Nyack, New York.

      5-12-10-1-3. Charles Edwin FRAKES, born 10 Aug 1956, Saigon, South Vietnam.
    Charles married Cynthia Jane "Cindy" PURNELL 8 Sep 1984.

Sarah FRAKES, born about 1801 and died 1830.
    Sarah married Gabriel WILSON. He was a Quaker and because of his marriage to a Baptist, he was put-out of the Quaker church. He was the son of Jeremiah and Joanna (MOORE) WILSON. Jeremiah was the son of Gabriel and Elizabeth (LUNDY) WILSON. Gabriel was the son of Samuel and Hester (OVERTON) WILSON. Samuel was born 1681 in Scarborough, England, son of Robert and Ann (HOAG) WILSON.

Children of Gabriel and Sarah (FRAKES) WILSON:

6-1. Philip WILSON, born 1820. He died 1842, Knox County, Indiana. He drowned.

6-2. Jane WILSON, born 1822, Indiana. She died 27 Dec 1858. She died from typhoid fever.
    Jane married Thomas W. PIETY 12 May 1841.

Children of Thomas W. and Jane (WILSON) PIETY:

6-2-6. Robert PIETY, born 1857/58.
    Robert married Rebecca Matilda WILFONG16 Sep 1879, Vigo County, Indiana. Matilda is the daughter of Ammon and Malinda (FRAKES) WILFONG (See #7-5).
    On 7 Jun 1880, the census shows Robert (22) and Rebecca M. (19) PIETY living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. Robert was listed as a day laborer. They were living alone.

Children of Robert and Rebecca Matilda (WILFONG) PIETY:

    6-2-6-1. Bammie Lois PIETY, born about 1879.

    6-2-6-2. Cashius C. PIETY, born about 1881.

    6-2-6-3. Cecil J. PIETY, born about 1885.

    6-2-6-4. Charles Robert PIETY, born 29 Aug 1888.

6-3. Phoebe WILSON, born 1824, Indiana. She died 1864.

6-4. Catherine WILSON, born 29 Nov 1826, Indiana. She died in Knox County, Indiana.

6-5. Alexander WILSON, born 1829. He died in Arkansas.

Rev. Asa FRAKES, born 1803 and died 1873.
    Asa married Rebecca Ann DICKERSON.
    Like his older brother, Aaron FRAKES, Asa was a Baptist Minister. He preached throughout the Wabash Valley and there are several biographical sketches written about him, in both Indiana and Illinois.
    He reared his family in Prairie Creek, Vigo County, Indiana.
    In 1840, the census shows Asa FRAKES living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. 2 males 5-9; 1 male 10-14; 1 male 15-19; 1 male 30-39; 1 male 50-59. 3 females under 5; 1 female 10-14; 1 female 30-39.

Children of Asa and Rebecca Ann (DICKERSON) FRAKES:

7-1. Rachel FRAKES, born about 1826.
    Rachel married 1st John McCROCKLIN. They had two children.
    Rachel married 2nd Thomas LISTON. They had one child.

7-2. Matilda FRAKES, born 1827.
    Matilda married Benjamin Franklin HAMILTON, who after her death married Lydia FRAKES (See 3-6 above).

7-2-1. Nancy Ann HAMILTON, born about 1841.

7-2-2. Lidia J. HAMILTON, born about 1843.

7-2-3. William Asa HAMILTON, born about 1849.



7-3. William "Biddy" FRAKES, born 19 Apr 1828. He died 15 Feb 1899, Prairie Creek, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Biddy married 1st Angeline DRAKE, daughter of Henry and Elsie (PADDOCK) DRAKE. They had no children.
    Biddy married 2nd Mary "Pollie" LISTON, the daughter of Athel and Keziah (McGLONE) LISTON. Keziah was the daughter of William and Mary "Polly" (STAGGS) McGLONE. Keziah was also the sister of Sarah Isabelle (McGLONE) FRAKES, wife of Johnathan H. FRAKES, son of Aaron and Mary (GREENE) FRAKES. Keziah was also the sister of John McGLONE, father of Martha Ann (McGLONE) FRAKES, wife of William FRAKES, son of Sarah Isabelle (McGLONE) FRAKS.

    Children of William and Mary (LISTON) FRAKES:

    7-3-1. Malinda Jane FRAKES, born 29 Feb 1852.

Malinda married Edmund JEWELL.

    7-3-2. Sarah Martha FRAKES, born 30 Sep 1853.

Sarah married John M. WATSON 13 Jan 1875.

    7-3-3. Rebecca Ann FRAKES, born 7 Apr 1858. She died 22 Dec 1918.
    Rebecca married James Franklin TURNER.

    7-3-4. Keziah Ellen FRAKES, born 16 Dec 1861. She died 24 Mar 1927.
    Keziah married Thomas MYERS 24 Nov 1880.

    7-3-5. William Morton FRAKES, born 14 Nov 1864, Vigo County, Indiana. He died 30 Sep 1869. He is buried at the First Baptist Church Cemetery, Prairie Creek, Vigo County, Illinois.

    7-3-6. Asa FRAKES, born 1 Oct 1866.
    Asa married Emma C. RYNERSON.

       Children of Asa and Emma C. (RYNERSON)FRAKES:

       7-3-6-1. Orville Eugene FRAKES, born 14 Oct 1890, Vigo County, Indiana. He died 8 Oct 1948, La Junta, Otero County, Colorado.
    Orville married Jane BLACKNER.

       7-3-6-2. Wayne Angus FRAKES, born 16 Feb 1893, Vigo County, Indiana. He died 23 Jun 1988, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado.
    Wayne married Sylvia BUTLER.

       7-3-6-3. Luna Odessa "Dessa" FRAKES, born 8 Nov 1894, Vigo County, Indiana. Dessa died 17 Nov 1944, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Dessa married William George "Pete" MARRS.

       7-3-6-4. Hoy Rynerson FRAKES, born 24 Oct 1901, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Hoy married Hilda BLAKE 6 Sep 1930, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.

           Son of Hoy Rynerson and Hilda (BLAKE) FRAKES:

           7-3-6-4-1. Hoy Eugene FRAKES, Sr., born in Colorado.
    Hoy married Norma WERSCHKE.

              Son of Hoy Eugene and Norma (WERSCHKE) FRAKES:

              7-3-6-4-1-1. Hoy Eugene FRAKES, Jr.,

           7-3-6-4-2. Lloyd D. FRAKES, born in Colorado, son of Hoy Rynerson and Hilda (BLAKE) FRAKES.
    Lloyd married Anne PETTYMAN.

              Son of Lloyd D. and Anne (Pettyman) FRAKES:

              7-3-6-4-2-1. Wayne Asa FRAKES, born 11 Jun 1962, Colorado. He died 24 May 1985, San Diego, California. He was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
    On 26 Apr 1980, Wayne A. FRAKES entered the United States Marine Corps. His service ended at his death. His rank was LCPL. His address outside of the military was 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado.

    7-3-7. Lenorrah "Lennie" FRAKES, born 8 Nov 1872, Vigo County, Indiana, daughter of . She died 21 Oct 1933, Whatcom, Washington.
    Lenorrah married William H. "Pood" WILSON.



7-4. John Dickerson FRAKES, born 1832, son of Asa and Rebecca Ann (DICKERSON) FRAKES.
    John married Mary "Polly" BARBEE.
    They had four children.

7-5. Malinda FRAKES, born about 1833.
    Malinda married Ammon WILFONG 7 May 1854, Vigo County, Indiana. He was the son of George and Elizabeth WILFONG. Malinda's name is listed as Belinda in the marriage record.
    On 13 Jun 1860, the census shows Ammon (24) and Malinda (31) WILFONG living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were children Rachel age 4 and Sarah age 1. Ammon's real estate was valued at $400.00. His personal property was valued at $200.00. He was a farmer.

Children of Ammon and Malinda (FRAKES) WILFONG:

7-5-1. Rachel WILFONG, born 23 Jul 1855, Vigo County, Indiana. She died 3 Jun 1932. She is buried in Prairie Creek Cemetery (West Lawn Cemetery), Prairie Creek, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Rachel married Murray ASH. He was born 20 Sep 1859.

Children of Murray and Rachel (WILFONG) ASH:

    7-5-1-1. Charles Spencer "Charley" ASH, born 1881. He died 25 Dec 1903.

    7-5-1-2. Lucy May ASH.

    7-5-1-3. Alma ASH.

    7-5-1-4. Ethel ASH.

    7-5-1-5. Audie ASH.

7-5-2. Sarah WILFONG, born 1858/59, Vigo County, Indiana.

7-5-3. Rebecca Matilda WILFONG, born 1 Sep 1860, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Matilda married Robert W. PIETY16 Sep 1879, Vigo County, Indiana. (See #6-2-6) In the marriage record her name is spelled Rebecca M. WILFANG.

7-6. Mary Emily FRAKES, born 1836.
    Mary married Charles POWERS. She had no children, but reared her sisters two daughters, as her sister, Malinda WILFONG, died young.

7-7. Rebecca Ann FRAKES, born 18 Mar 1837, Indiana. She died 6 Nov 1890.
    Rebecca married Joseph POWERS in Vigo County, Indiana. He was born Mar 1835, Indiana. He died in 1908.
    On 5 Aug 1870, the census shows Joseph (35) and Rebecca (33) POWERS living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were their children Mary M. age 12, William age 10, Steven age 7 and James A. age 5.
    On 22 Jun 1880, the census shows Joseph (45) and Rebecca (43) POWERS living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With them were William A. age 20, Stephen age 17, James age 15, Charles age 10, Gertrude age 7, Rebecca A. age 6 and Phillip age 1.
    On 13 Jun 1900, the census shows Joseph POWERS living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. With him was his son Otis

Children of Joseph and Rebecca Ann (FRAKES) POWERS:

7-7-1. Mary M. POWERS, born 1857/58, Vigo County, Indiana.

7-7-2. William Asa POWERS, born 1859/60, Vigo County, Indiana.
    William married Martha Elma BUTLER.

    7-7-2-1. Effie Gertrude POWERS, born 26 Dec 1890, Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. She died 24 July 1965, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Effie married Edcile KEEGAN.

7-7-3. Stephen Douglas POWERS, born 1862/63, Vigo County, Indiana.

    7-7-3-1. Flossie POWERS. She married Vernon KEEGAN.

       7-7-3-1-1. Edward Marshall KEEGAN.
    Edward married Lenore FRAKES, daughter of Chauncey and Levada (JOHNSON) FRAKES (See 5-12-4).

7-7-4. James A. POWERS, born 1864/65, Vigo County, Indiana.

7-7-5. Charles POWERS, born 1869/70, Vigo County, Indiana.

7-7-6. Gertrude POWERS, born 1872/73, Vigo County, Indiana.

7-7-7. Rebecca A. POWERS, born 1873/74, Vigo County, Indiana.

7-7-8. Philip POWERS, born 1878/79, Vigo County, Indiana.

7-7-9. Otis POWERS, born Sep 1881, Vigo County, Indiana.

7-8. Sarah Ann FRAKES, born 1839.
    Sarah married 1st D. Frank FOSTER. He disappeared several years after their marriage. She had two children by him.
    Sarah married 2nd Francis M. McGRANAHAN. She had one son by him.

7-9. Aaron FRAKES, born 1842.
    Aaron married Matilda LLOYD. Sister of Ruth (LLOYD) FRAKES.
    No children.

John FRAKES, born about 1810 and died 1860, Porter County, Indiana.
    John married 1st Nancy PARKER. They had three children.
    John married 2nd Nancy TURNER. They had seven children.
    John had a pottery factory in Middletown (now Prairie Creek).
    In 1840, the census shows John FRAKES living in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. 1 male 5-9; 1 male 15-19; 1 male 30-39. 3 females under 5; 1 female 10-14; 1 female 20-29.
    In 1843, John moved to Porter County where he had a pottery manufacturing business.

Children of John and Nancy (TURNER) FRAKES:

8-1. Cynthia Ann FRAKES, born 1829.
    Cynthia married Jonathan ROSEL. (See 1-7 under Jonathan H. and Sarah (McGLONE) FRAKES).

8-2. Hiram Wilson FRAKES, born 8 Sep 1830, Vigo County, Indiana.
    Hiram married Mary "Pollie" FRAKES, daughter of Jonathan H. and Sarah (McGLONE) FRAKES (See #1 under Jonathan H. and Sarah (McGLONE) FRAKES for this family).
    They had eight children.

8-3. Lemuel FRAKES, born and died in 1833.

8-4. Elizabeth FRAKES, born about 1835.

8-5. Sarah Emma FRAKES, born 1837.
    Sarah married her first cousin, Aaron FRAKES (See 5-6 above), son of Daniel and Agnes (Harris) FRAKES.
    Six children.

8-6. Catherine FRAKES, born about 1840.
    Catherine married C. W. SHERMAN.
    No children.

8-7. Phoebe FRAKES, born about 1841.
    Phoebe married William M. LEPER.

8-8. Mary FRAKES, born about 1844.
    Mary married Alonzo MOORE.

8-9. Daniel FRAKES, born 1847.
    Daniel married Nancy J. HEIGHT.

8-10.William FRAKES, born 1858? (Should this be 1848)
    William married Etta May BAYMAN.
    They had nine or ten children.

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