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John Frazee Jan. 9, 1674/75
Rahway Cemetery, Union County, NJ
Married: Sarah Oliver
Sarah born before 1693
Rahway Cemetery's oldest legible grave (some of the gravestones are unreadable) belongs to John Frazee, who died in 1724. His remains were buried 18 years before the First Presbyterian Church was founded, which took control of the cemetery in 1902. It is believed that the land was originally the Frazee family burial ground before becoming the final resting place for so many different people and their kin.
Child of John & Sarah Frazee:
Benoni Frazee abt 1790 – June 14, 1742
Rahway Cemetery, Union County, NJ
Married: Elizabeth
Elizabeth 1709 – Feb. 3, 1747/48
Rahway Cemetery, Union County, NJ
Child of Benoni & Elizabeth Frazee:
James d. Nov. 20, 1757
Rahway Cemetery, Union County, NJ
Child of Benoni & Elizabeth Frazee:
George Frazee Sr. Feb. 10, 1736/37 – Nov. 16, 1826
Rahway Cemetery, Union County, NJ
Married: Hannah Mills (2nd wife?). George’s will was written September 5, 1824 and filed Nov. 27, 1827/28 – have copy from Mormon Genealogy.
Hannah Dec. 6, 1757 – Sept. 1843
Children of George & Hannah Frazee taken from George’s will:
Mary Price, Frances Ward, Rachel Spinning, Phebe Winans, Hannah Meeker, Betsy Frazee, William, Samuel (referred to as ‘her son’), Benjamin, Edward
Turner Frazee June 6, 1800 – March 11, 1881
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County
Married: Martha Meeker August 12, 1820 at the Lyons Farm Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Both were from Elizabethtown. Martha’s father was Abner Meeker.
Martha June 19, 1787 – April 2, 1880
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County
The family moved from New Jersey to Warren County Ohio in 1838.
1850 Ohio Census, Franklin Township, Warren-Frazey, Turner 52 born NJ, Shoemaker, Martha 55 born NJ, Frederick 21 born NJ, Sarah E. 18 born NJ, Julia 15 born NJ, Louis 13 born NJ, John 10 born OH
1860 Illinois Census, July 9th, Onarga, Iroquois County, #958, Fred 26, Louis 22, Julia 23
1860 Illinois Census, July 9th, Onarga, Iroquois County, #960, Frazee, T 61 born NJ, Martha 63 born NJ
Children of Turner & Martha Frazee:
Mary Frazee Jan. 19, 1821 – 1836 or 1840
William Frazee Sept. 19, 1823 – 1864
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County
Married: Eusebia Miller. Ridgeland land map – William H. Frazee, section 7, 160 acres.
Eusebia 1827 – 1908
Aaron B. Frazee Sept. 14, 1827 – Feb. 4, 1916
Married: Alice Jackson
1850 Ohio Census, Franklin Township, Warren – Aaron Frazee, age 23, occupation-laborer. From the Records of the Onarga Funeral Home, page 210: Frazee, Aaron B., Date: Feb. 4, 1916, Ordered by: John Frazee, Cause of death: bronchial pneumonia, Age: 90
Frederick Smith Frazee Feb. 4, 1830 – Nov. 8, 1916
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County
Married: Eleanor Furby Nov. 19, 1868. Frederick was born in Newark, New Jersey. He moved to Ridgeland Township, Iroquois County, IL in 1857. Frederick and Eleanor were members of the Baptist Church. Frederick enlisted on the 6th of August 1862 as a private of Company D, One Hundred and Thirteenth Illinois Infantry. From the Records of the Onarga Funeral Home, page 210: Frazee, Fred, Date: Nov. 7, 1916, Ordered by: John Frazee, Cause of death: old age, Age: 86. Ellen was the daughter of John and Mary (Bowron) Furby-both are buried in Onarga Cemetery. Ellen was born in Darlington, England. Ridgeland land map – Frederick S. Ellen B., section 7, 113 acres. Frederick and Lewis D., section 18, 40 acres.
Eleanor July 15, 1843 – Dec. 11, 1919
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County
Sarah E. ? - 1850
Julia
Married: John McMillian
Louis D. Frazee March 5, 1837 – Feb. 26, 1920
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County
Married: Eliza Robinson Jan. 2, 1871
Eliza March 14, 1846 – Sept. 28, 1908
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County
John T. 1841 – 1925
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County Married: Mary A. Nickerson May 27, 1872 per the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900. From the Iroquois County Genealogical Society Biography: John was born in Ohio Feb 22, 1848. He enlisted in Company C Fifty-Seventh Illinois Regiment. Ridgeland land map – John T., section 18, 40 acres.
Mary 1849 – 1908
Onarga Cemetery, IL, Iroquois County
James W. Frazee January 1821? – June 12, 1905
??Byers Cemetery, Bainbridge, MI
Married: Euphenia Surran on December 31, 1848 in Warren County, OH by a Minister of the Gospel. They applied for their marriage license December 27, 1848. Warren County Marriage License 1836 – 1854 pg 343 & Marriage Record No 2 1834 – 1854 pg 390. James died in Bainbridge of Apoplexy. He was born in New Jersey and his occupation was a farmer. He was a widower. His parents were Turner & Martha Frazee who were residing in Bainbridge. Berrien County Death C-82. From Internet-Turner Frazee-June 6, 1800-March 11, 1881, born Elizabethtown, Essex Co., New Jersey. James was 84 years 4 months 26 days old when he died. Euphenia was 69 years 6 days old when she died in Keeler, Michigan of Phenomena. Her birthplace is listed as Ohio, her father is listed as J. Surran who was born in New York and mother’s maiden name was Catherine Meachum who was born in Pennsylvania. She was still married at her time of death. Van Buren Death C2-192, 1891-1909. James & Euphenia moved from Ohio to Michigan sometime between 1856 and 1863. 1891, 1897 & 1903 land maps – JW Frazee owned 10 acres in Hagar, MI. James purchased this 10 acres Dec. 17, 1881 for $250.00. The land was later split into 1 acre & 9 acre parcels. The current address for the 9 acre parcel is 2759 Maple Lane, Benton Harbor, MI.
Euphenia August 1834? – February 21, 1903
??Byers Cemetery, Bainbridge, MI
Obituary as it appears in The Courier Feb. 27, 1903 Volume. 11 No 28 (Coloma, MI newspaper)
Mrs. Jacob Frazee died at her home in Bainbridge Saturday, February 21, aged 69 years, the funeral being held Wednesday.
(Obviously this should be Mrs. James Frazee not Jacob)
Obituary from The Courier June 16, 1905 Volume 13 No 43 (Coloma, MI newspaper)
Saturday’s News Pallidium: For 3 days and nights Fred Frazee, an 84 year old Bainbridge man, demented and enfeebled, lay in a swoon, without food or drink, in a wheatfield near his home. During that time the sun’s rays had beat with merciless strength upon the field, torrents of rain had fallen and chilling winds had swept over the place. The old man was found by Deputy Sheriff DeTamble, barely alive, benumbed & unable to tell anything of his terrible experience of the three days.
(Obviously this should be James Frazee not Fred)
Obituary from The Watervliet Record Friday-June 16, 1905 Volume 24 No 18 (Watervliet, MI newspaper) - Aged Bridgeman Man Lies Out Three Days and Dies of Apoplexy
James Frazee, aged 84, died Monday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. Henry Burg, in Bainbridge township. Mr. Frazee left the house on Tuesday of last week and lay outdoors in a field until Thursday, where the relatives and neighbors found him unconscious after a search of two days. He died of apoplexy. Mr. Frazee had been a resident of this county for many years. Arthur Frazee of this village and Mrs. C.L. Jennings of Hartford township are grandchildren of the deceased. The funeral was held Wednesday morning.
Children of James & Euphenia Frazee:
Fredrick A. Frazee April 1850 – January 8, 1918
Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford, MI
Married: Emma Bair in Hamilton, Michigan November 27, 1888 by a Justice of the Peace. Fred is listed as being born in Ohio. His parents were J.W. Frazee and Euphenia Surran. He had been married once before. At the time of their marriage Fred was residing in Bainbridge. He was 38 and Emma was 24 and had been residing in Cass County. She was born in Indiana. Her father was Jake Bair, her mother is listed as unknown. Their witnesses were Fred’s brother John E. Frazee & his wife Emma J. Frazee. Berrien Marriage G-28. Fred died of Cerebral Hemorrhage in Watervliet. His occupation was a mason. His parent’s were James and Euphenia, their birth locations are listed as ‘unknown’. Fred was 61 years 9 months 8 days old when he died. Berrien Death D–239. Emma died of Stomach Cancer when she was 57 years 22 days old. Her father’s name was Jake. Emma’s birthplace listed as unknown. Berrien Death D-217.
Emma J. 1860 – April 9, 1917
Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford, MI
Mary Ann Frazee 1853 – October 19, 1910
Byers Cemetery, Bainbridge, MI
Married: Henry Burg. Mary Ann died of organic disease of the liver in Bainbridge at age 57 years 7 months 9 days. Birthplace listed as Ohio. Berrien Death C-250. Henry died of Myocarditis at age 77 years 7 months 27 days. His occupation was a farmer and he is listed as being married. Henry was born in Indiana. Berrien Death E-321.
Henry married: Alice Hoddington November 8, 1924 in Benton Harbor, MI. Henry was 72, residing in Watervliet and born in Ohio. His occupation was a farmer. Henry’s father was Lewis Burg who died Feb. 3, 1871 at the age of 62 years 3 months 28 days and is buried in Byers Cemetery. Henry’s mother’s maiden name was Rebekah Ann Somrill who died Sept. 8, 1876 at the age of 58 years 7 months 8 days and is buried in Byers Cemetery. Alice was 48, residing in Benton Harbor and born in Michigan.
Henry 1852 – October 18, 1929
Byers Cemetery, Bainbridge, MI
Henry Berg purchased his father’s land which was 40 acres currently at the address of 9585 Danneffel Rd, Watervliet, MI. The administrator of Lewis Burg’s estate was John Somrill who auctioned the property to the highest bidder. Henry paid $2,400.00 for the land on April 21, 1877. Berrien Co. Lib. 36 page 202.
1900 Berrien Co. Census, Bainbridge, Burg, Henry, Head, 48, Mary A, Wife, 47, Lewis H, Son, 17, Charles C, Son, 14, Edna M, Daughter, 11.
1910 Berrien Co. Census, Bainbridge, Berg, Henry 57, Mary A. 56-mother of 6 children, 4 still living, Lewis (son-married 4 years) 27, Myrtle (daughter-in-law, married 4 years) 24, Gerald (grandson) 2.
1920 Census, Burg, Henry, Head, 66
Rural Directory of Berrien County 1917 – 1922 Burg, Henry 5c farmer O 40a 2h R3 Watervliet Bain 22
Obituary from the Herald-Press, Tuesday October 29, 1929 – Death Takes Henry Burg
Bainbridge lost another well known farm resident Monday evening when Henry Burg died at the age of 77 at his home on Wildwood Lane Rd, east of Benton Harbor. Death after a two week’s illness was ascribed to infirmities of age. The funeral services will be held Thursday at 12 noon at the home and at 1 pm at the Evangelical Church in Bainbridge, the Rev. Stanley Kirn, the pastor officiating. Besides the widow, there survive, these daughters and a son, Mrs. Edna Tillstrom, Louis Berg, Mrs. Bessie Danneffel of Benton Harbor, and Mrs. Minnie Long, of Blaney, Mich. Deceased was born in Indiana and came to Michigan at the age of 11. He had been a resident of Bainbridge community since that time.
Brother’s of Henry
Per Forrest Burg (983-2478) there was a brother named Olson Burg who moved to Chicago.
John Burg was born in 1840 and died October 19, 1910. His occupation was a farmer. John died at the age of 69 years 10 months 19 days in Bainbridge of Typhoid Fever. He was married to Julia Burg who died of Organic Heart Disease at the age of 84 years 6 months 14 days on June 12, 1929. She was born in New Hampshire. Her father was Seth Hadley and her mother’s maiden name was Sophia Steele, both who were born in New Hampshire. Berrien Death E-301. John and Juliett are buried in Byers Cemetery.
1900 Census, Bainbridge-John Burg, Head, 59, Julia, Wife, 55.
William Burg Aug. 14, 1859 – June 28, 1934
#574, Keeler Cemetery, MI
William was born in IN. His occupation was a farmer. William was married to Alice McCowen Feb. 26, 1885 in Bainbridge by a Reverend. William was 26, born in IN and residing in Bainbridge. Alice was 18 and residing in Keeler. Their witnesses were John and Julia Burg. Berrien Marriage F-196. William died at the age of 74 years 10 months 14 days of Chronic Myocorditis. His father Lewis is listed as being born in Germany. Death information given by O.W. Burg of Benton Harbor. Berrien Death 1934-472.
Alice Burg 1867 – 1950 (buried 6-3-1950)
#574, Keeler Cemetery, MI ---- Also in #574 - John 1892-May 1971 & Inez C. 1898-19__
1900 Census, Bainbridge-William Burg, Head, 41, Alice, Wife, 32, Clara M., Daughter, 14, Ambrose, Son, 11, John, Son, 7, Oleri H., Son, 5.
Frank Frazee 1856 – June 8, 1940
Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, MI
Married: Catherine Kate Flood June 8, 1886 in St. Joseph, MI by a Catholic Priest. Frank was 30 and Catherine was 34. He was born in IL and his occupation was farming. Both were residing in Hagar. Their witnesses were Thomas Flood & Rosa Flood. Berrien Marriage F-232. Frank died in Greenville, Montcalm Co, MI. Catherine died in Oak Park, Cook Co, IL. Her father was William and her mother’s maiden name was Rosa Lynch. Catherine was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Chicago from 1915 to 11-23-1937. Source: Kirk Vandenberg.
Catherine 1849 – October 23, 1915
Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, MI
Obituary – Frank Frazee, 85, Ex-Resident, Dies
Frank Frazee, 85, a former resident of Benton Harbor and vicinity, well known by older residents, is dead at Greenville, Mich. Funeral services will be held Saturday from the Brown Chapel at Greenville. Burial will be in the Frazee mausoleum at Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
John E. Frazee 1863 – April 2, 1894
Keeler Cemetery, MI
Married: Emma L. Klett January 1, 1885 in Sodus, MI. John was 21, born in Sodus, MI and living in Bainbridge. His occupation was a farmer. Emma was 21, born and living in Keeler, MI. Witnesses at their marriage were John C. Surran and Lydia E. Edwards-both of Sodus. Berrien Marriage F-191. John was 30 years 9 months 28 days old when died of a crushed skull. His occupation was a farmer. Van Buren Death C1-34. Emma died at 70 years 6 months 15 days of Apoplexy / Cerebral Hemorrhage. She was widowed at the time of death. Her parents were Andrew & Anna Klett, both who are listed as being born in Germany. Death information given by her son Arthur Frazee of Dowagiac, MI. Berrien Death 1934-480.
Emma Klett Oct 31, 1863 –May 15, 1934
Keeler Cemetery, MI
Emma married George Randall August 31, 1898. George was 51 and Emma was 35. Each had been previously married once. George’s occupation was a carpenter. His father was Harvey and mother’s maiden name was Martha Gage. George was born in New York. Berrien Marriage G-320. There is a large brown stone in the Keeler Cemetery with Frazee on one side and Randall on the other side. John & Emma share a headstone and George is buried to the left of them. George died at age 68 years 3 months 18 days. Berrien Death D-152.
George W. Randall Dec. 26, 1846 – April 13, 1915
Keeler Cemetery, MI
No dates on his headstone, just - 194 N.Y. Inf. From Keeler Cemetery Book-George buried April 13, 1915. Check for death. From the Watervliet Record, George died at the age of 68y 3m 18d.
From the St. Joseph Saturday Herald April 14, 1894
John Frazee, formerly of this place, while riding a colt at his home near Sister Lakes, was thrown against a tree and killed.
From the Watervliet Record Friday April 17, 1914
Mr. & Mrs. George Randall spent Easter Sunday with Prof. And Mrs. A.F. Frazee at Lowell.
1910 Berrien County, Watervliet Census Randall, George W, 62, Emma, 46, Frazee, Arthur, 22
Lavina May Frazee April 16, 1865 – July 9, 1943
Coloma Cemetery, MI
Married: Frank A. Hammond April 24, 1884. May was 19 and residing in Benton Harbor, MI. She is listed as being born in Onaogia, NY. Frank was 32, residing in Watervliet, MI, and born in Waterton, NY. His occupation was a farmer. Berrien Marriage F-172.
May married: Edward Hauauer June 28, 1899. May was 31, residing in Watervliet and is listed as being born in Hagar, MI. Edward was 29, residing in Benton Harbor and he was born in Ohio. His occupation was a farmer. His father was Peter and his mother’s maiden name was Fannie Smith. Berrien Marriage H-4.
May married: Frank Hammond October 20, 1906 in St. Joseph, MI. May was 42, born in Michigan and residing in Benton Harbor. Her father is listed as James and mother’s maiden name was Surran. Frank was 52, born in New York, and residing in Riverside. His occupation was a farmer. This was the second marriage for May, and the third marriage for Frank. His father was L. Nathan (?sp). Berrien Marriage I-383. Lavina Mae Hammond, died in Bainbridge of Chronic Myocarditis. Her age was 78 years 2 months 23 days. She was widowed at the time and lived in Coloma, MI. Parents listed as James & Euphenia Frazee Death info given by Mrs. Edward Kerr. Berrien Death 1943-610.
Frank 1852 or 1854 - 1924 or 1926
Block A Lot 67, Coloma Cemetery, MI
1880 Berrien County, Hagar Township Census Frank & Lavina M. May is listed as the mother of two children, both living.
1900 Berrien County, Hagar Township Census Hammond, Frank - listed above Euphenia Frazee on the as the Head, with one son James and he is divorced.
1910 Berrien County, Hagar Township Census Hammond, Frank, Head, 56, Lavina M., 45
1920 Berrien County, Hagar Township Census Hammond, Frank, Head, 65, divorced
The following are listed together in the cemetery records at the Coloma Township Hall: Hammond, Frank, May, Irene (also in cemetery book as Hammond, Irene White, Birthplace: Logansport, IN, homemade stone, b 1906 d 1938), Jimmy, James (from book-b 1887 d 1959) and ? burial (from book- Hammond, Emma Noack, dau Johana & Albert Noack b 1895 d 1939). Only May, James and Irene have headstones. Frank was 72 years old when he died.
Rural Directory of Berrien County 1917 – 1922 Hammond, May 2ch O H&L Riverside Hag 41 B tel
George F. Frazee April 16, 1871 – May 19, 1958
Lake Shore Cemetery, Hagar Township-MI
Married: Nancy Ellen Hughes October 7, 1897 in St. Joseph by a Justice of the Peace. George was 26, born in Michigan and residing in Hagar, MI. His occupation was a farmer. Nancy was 18, born in Indiana, residing in Hagar. Her father was John Hughes. Berrien Marriage G-292. George died in Berrien County of Cardiac Decompensation. Death information given by Nancy. His parents listed as James Frazee & Euphenia Surrahn. Berrien Death 1958-483.
Nancy Oct. 26, 1879 – Jan. 23, 1960
Lake Shore Cemetery, Hagar Township-MI
Obituary – George Frazee
Bangor – May 20 – George Frazee, 87, of 524 Morrison St, died at 6:55 pm, Monday, at the Berrien County hospital, Berrien Center, where he had been a patient for several months. He was born in Bainbridge April 16, 1871. On Oct. 7, 1897 in St. Joseph, he was married to Miss Nancy Hughes. He was a farmer. Surviving besides his widow are four sons, Charles and Alonzo of Benton Harbor, Patrick of Watervliet, and George Jr. of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Lila Fritz of Benton Harbor, Mrs. Katherine Mulder and Mrs. Sophia Dornbos of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Caroline Wintzel and Mrs. Alice Mastber of Detroit, Mrs. Beulah Wolske of Berrien Springs, and Mrs. Nellie Simons of Gary, Ind, and 11 grandchildren. The services will be held Thursday at 2 pm in the Kerlikowske Chapel, St. Joseph. Burial will be in Hagar township cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Lloyd Zoschke of Eau Claire, pastor of Community Church. Friends may call at the funeral home.
1910 Hagar Township, Berrien County Census Frazee, George 40, Nancy 31, Charles 11, ? can’t read name 10, John 7, Sophia 6, George 5 & Katie 3.
1920 Hagar Township, Berrien County Census George 52, Nancy 41, Charles 21, Sophia 16, George 15, Catherine (Katie) 13, Alonzo 10, Belle 8, Caroline 6, Patrick 4 ½, Beulah 2 ½, Alice 1 ½, Nellie 1 ½, & Eva – can’t read age and in relationship is granddaughter.
Sarah Alice Frazee 1862? – Dec. 6, 1930?
Byers Cemetery?
Married: Charles Case in Hagar, MI November 13, 1881 by a Justice of the Peace. Sarah was 19 and Charles was 27. Her father was James W. Frazee and no parents are listed for Charles. His occupation was a Carpenter. Berrien Marriage F-66. Charles died at the age of 76 years 4 months 5 days. His parents were Mason and Julia Case. Berrien Death 1931-64.
Charles July 24, 1854 – Nov. 29, 1930
Byers Cemetery?
Rural Directory of Berrien County 1917 – 1922 Case, Chas (Alice) 8ch farmer T 40 a 2h 1c R3 Watervliet Bain 54
Telephone Directory January 1924 Case, Chas E. farm 53-F11 Watervliet
Information from the Census’s on the following children for James & Euphenia Frazee:
Caroline 6, Evan 5 1/2, in 1860. Martha 15 (Caroline?), Louis 10, Lorna 3, Ida 4 ½ in 1870. Bell 13 (Lorna?), Carley/Carl 6 in 1880.
Children of Fred & Emma Frazee: Bert, Verne, Fred, Grace, Eugene, Lila, & Floyd
Bert Frazee 1889 – December 1963
Married: Edna Thompson April 24, 1914 in St. Joseph, MI by a clergyman. Bert and Edna were both 25. Bert was born in Michigan and residing in Watervliet.His occupation was a papermaker. Bert’s mother’s maiden is listed as Bair. Edna was born in Indiana was residing in Albion, MI. Her father’s name was William and her mother’s name is listed as unknown. Berrien Marriage L-133.
Edna April 28, 1888 – March 1968.
Verne Frazee January 31, 1890 – December 17, 1973
Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford, MI
Married: George T. Stuck Aug. 16, 1913 in St. Joseph, MI by a clergy. George & Verne were both 23. Verne was from Hartford, MI and her occupation was a paper sorter. Her mother’s maiden name was listed as Baire. George was from Watervliet, MI and his occupation was a clerk. His father was Thomas and his mother’s maiden name was May Stark. Berrien Marriage L-68. Verne was 83 years old when she died in Berrien County of Ventricular Fifillation. Berrien County Death 1974-10. George died in Berrien of Chronic Pulmonary Insufficiency. His last occupation was as a shipping clerk at the Watervliet Paper Mill. Death information given by Virginia Phillips. Berrien County Death 1982-208.
George February 22, 1890 – February 14, 1982
Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford, MI
Obituary from the Herald Palladium December 18, 1973 Mrs. George Stuck
Watervliet – Mrs. George (Verne) Stuck, 83, of 425 Butternut St, Watervliet, died Monday afternoon at her home. Surviving besides her husband are a son George Jr., a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Phillips, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Selters, all of Watervliet. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday in the Hutchins funeral home, Watervliet. Burial will be in Maple Hill cemetery, Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 this evening.
Fred Frazee March 3, 1892 – February 6, 1959
Watervliet Cemetery, MI
Married: Luttie Thomas Nov. 19, 1919 in Benton Harbor, MI by a clergy. Fred and Luttie were both 22. Fred was born and residing in Hartford, MI and his occupation was a farmer. His mother’s maiden name is listed as Bear. Luttie was from Watervliet. Her father was William Thomas and her mother’s maiden name was Jeanette Durren. Berrien Marriage L-208. Fred is listed as being born in Keeler. Van Buren Birth C-266 1889/1892. Fred died in Watervliet at age 66 of Coronary Occlusion / Diabetes. Berrien Death 1959-176. Death information given by Luttie. Luttie lived at 210 Park, Watervliet, MI when she died at the Community Hospital in Watervliet of Heart Disease. Her death information was given by her daughter Barbara. Berrien Death 1968-1348. From Berrien County Farm Plat Book and Directory 1956 (BH Library) Fred Frazee-Watervliet-Sec. 23RLuttie March 31, 1892 – October 10, 1968 Watervliet Cemetery, MI
Feb 12, 1959 Last Rites For Fred Frazee
Funeral services were conducted from the Hutchins Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2:00 for Fred Frazee, 66, 449 Myrtle Avenue, who died Friday morning at his home. He had been in ill health for a number of years.
Mr. Frazee was born in Hartford township on March 4, 1892, the son of Frederick and Emma Frazee. Surviving are the wife, Luttie, four daughters, Mrs. Donald Baldwin, Detroit, Mrs. Joe Dombroski, Lansing, Mrs. Richard Hiler, Watervliet, Mrs. Mary Lou Lamb, Fort Collins, Colorado; twelve grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. George Stuck and Mrs. Harold Selters, Watervliet; Mrs. George Vargo, Benton Harbor; two brothers, Floyd, Watervliet; Bert, Kalamazoo. Services were conducted by the Rev. Peter F. Kobe, pastor of Midway Baptist Church, Watervliet. Interment was in Watervliet cemetery. Casket bearers were: Ryno Paul, Howard Mundt, Chris Krieger, Ed Youdell, Allen Woodruff and Lester Hiler.
Grace Frazee December 2, 1893 – December 1988
Watervliet Cemetery, MI
Married: Harold Selters September 12, 1913 in St. Joseph, MI by a Clergyman. Harold & Grace were both 19. Grace was from Hartford, MI and her mother’s maiden name was Bair. Harold was from Watervliet, MI, and his occupation was paper mill employee. His father was Frank, and his mother’s maiden name Smith. Berrien Marriage L-81.
Harold December 17, 1893 – July 13, 1977
Watervliet Cemetery, MI
Watervliet – Mrs. Grace Selter, 94, formally of Park Street, Watervliet, died Thursday at Lakeview Community Nursing Home, Lawton. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet. Mrs. Selter was born Dec. 12, 1893, in Hartford. Survivors include: two sons – Devon of Watervliet and Gerald of Hartford, eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. Her husband Harold preceded her in death in 1977.
Eugene Frazee November 12, 1895 – October 6, 1910
Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford, MI
Eugene died of diabetes. He was born in Michigan and died in Hartford, MI. His occupation was a farm laborer. Eugene’s parents are listed as Fred who was born in Ohio and Emma who was born in Indiana. Van Buren Death D-Part 1-20.
Lila Lee Frazee April 10, 1900 – June 15, 1969
Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph, Berrien, MI
Married: Vay C. Struble March 24, 1919 in Battle Creek, MI. Lila died at age 69 years 2 months 5 days in Benton Harbor, MI of Heart Failure. Her last occupation was a cook at a restaurant. Death information given by her husband George. Berrien Death 1969-681. Vay died of Tuberculosis Meningitis in Ann Arbor, MI at 38 years 5 months 21 days. He was divorced from Lila. Van Buren Death L-2 1935-1945. The name on her headstone is Lila Lee Smith.
Vay March 13, 1898 – Sept. 4, 1936
Covert Cemetery – MI
Lila (Smith) married George Anthony Vargo May 22, 1949 in Benton Harbor, MI by a Reverend. Lila was 49, born in Hartford, MI and residing in Benton Harbor. Her occupation was a Cook. George was 49, born in Whiting, IN and residing in Benton Harbor. His occupation was an Engineer. His father was Michael and his mother’s maiden name was Elizabeth Ballant. Berrien Marriage 1949-332. George died at 84 in Watervliet of Heart Disease. His occupation was a Newspaper Writer. Berrien Death 1985-251. Could not find a headstone in section 7 for George.
George April 28, 1900 – February 21, 1985
Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph, MI
Obituary from the News-Palladium
Mrs. George (Lila L.) Vargo, 69, 1499 Jennings Avenue, Benton Harbor, died at 12:30 pm Sunday in Mercy hospital after an illness of three years. Mrs. Vargo, a former employee of Blossomland Restaurant, was born in Hartford, April 10, 1900. Survivors include her husband, whom she married May 22, 1949, in Benton Harbor, three sons, Vern and Vay Struble of Benton Harbor and Ray Struble of Hartford, 12 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a brother Floyd Frazee, and two sisters, Mrs. George (Vern) Stuck and Mrs. Harold (Grace) Selters, all of Watervliet. A daughter, Mrs. Thelma Lewis, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm in the Dey Brothers funeral home, with the Rev. Ephert Eckelbarger, pastor of the Benton Heights Church of God, officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.
Floyd Frazee December 27, 1897 – November 3, 1972
Watervliet Cemetery, MI
Married: Vera M. Struble April 7, 1919 in St. Joseph, MI by a Justice of the Peace. Vera was from Covert, MI and Floyd was born in MI and residing in Watervliet, MI. He was 21 and she was 17. Floyd’s occupation was a papermaker. Berrien Marriage M-187. (Carol O’Riley has original Marriage Certificate). Floyd died at 74 of Biliary Cirrhosis at the Watervliet Hospital. Floyd’s address was 387 Shore Lane, Watervliet, MI. Death information given by Vera. Berrien Death 1972-1404. Vera died of Congested Heart Failure in Watervliet, MI. Death information given by her grandson Eugene O’Riley. Berrien Death 1984-841.
Vera August 2, 1902 – July 31, 1984
Watervliet Cemetery, MI
Obituary from the Herald Palladium Nov 3, 1972 Floyd Frazee
Watervliet – Floyd Frazee, 74, of 387 Shore Lane, Watervliet, died this morning in Watervliet Community hospital. Mr. Frazee was born Dec. 27, 1897, in Hartford, the son of Fred and Emma Bair Frazee. He was employed by the Watervliet Paper Co. for 32 years and for the last 12 years worked for Western’s Nursery, Watervliet. Survivors include his widow, the former Vera Struble, whim he married April 7, 1919 in St. Joseph, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Dorothy) O’Riley of Watervliet; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Verna) Stuck and Mrs. Harold (Grace) Selters of Watervliet. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Hutchins funeral home, Watervliet. The Rev. Harvey R. Lord, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, will officiate. Burial will be in Watervliet cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Obituary from the Herald Palladium August 1, 1984
Watervliet – Vera Frazee, 81, of Shore Lane, Watervliet, died Tuesday evening at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet, where friends may call after noon on Wednesday. Burial will be in Watervliet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Survivors include: two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lena Meyers of Ludington, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd in 1972, a son Arthur in 1937, and a daughter, Dorothy O’Riley in 1983.
Bill Bair was a half brother.
James Hammond married Emma Noak December 7, 1912 in St. Joseph, MI by a Justice of the Peace. James was 22, born in MI, residing in Riverside and his occupation was a farmer. His father is listed as Frank and his mother’s maiden name was Frazee. Emma was 18, born in MI and residing in Riverside. Her father was Albert and her mother’s maiden name was Hintz. Berrien Marriage K-344.
1920 Berrien County, Hagar Township Census Hammond, James, 34, Emma, 24, Joy E. (daughter) 4.
Rural Directory of Berrien County 1917 – 1922 Hammond, James (Emma) 1 c laborer T H& L Riverside Hag 41
Children of Mary Ann & Henry Burg: Minnie, Charles, Leona, Edna
Minnie 1879 –
Married: Grant Green May 12, 1898 in Keeler, MI by a Minister. Minnie was 19, born in MI and residing in Keeler. Grant was 29, born in MI and residing in Coloma. His occupation was a Carpenter. Grant’s father was Abram Green and his mother’s maiden name was Mary French. Berrien Marriage G-311.
Grant 1869 -
Son of Minnie and Grant
Maxwell A. Green – Sept. 30, 1898-Feb. 2, 1900
Byers Cemetery, Bainbridge, MI
Lewis Burg April 27, 1883 – August 30, 1973
Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, MI
Married: Myrtle Post August 11, 1906 in St. Joseph, MI by a Clergyman. Lewis was 23, residing in Coloma and born in MI. His occupation was a photographer. Myrtle was 20, residing in Livingston, MI and born in MI. Her father was Alston. Berrien Marriage I-345. Lewis died in Benton Township of Congestive Heart Failure. His last occupation was a pipe fitter for the Gas Utilities Co. Information given by Forrest Burg of St. Joseph. Called Forrest, he will look for a picture of Henry and Mary Ann. Berrien Death 1973-1018. Lewis married Sadie. Sadie died in Benton Harbor, MI of Arterial Fibrillation. Her mother and father are listed as unknown. Death information given by John R. Miller. Berrien Death 1968-1652.
Sadie Aug. 22, 1883 – Dec. 18, 1968
Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, MI
Rural Directory of Berrien County 1917 – 1922 Burg, Lewis (Annie) 3 c farmer O 10a R4 Benton Harbor Hag 55
Charles C. Burg 1886 – 1909
Byers Cemetery, Bainbridge, MI
Edna M. March 17, 1888 – Sept. 7, 1938
Bainbridge Cemetery, MI
Married: Charles Tillstrom. Edna was born in Bainbridge. She died of Bronchial Pneumonia. Death information given by Charles. Berrien Death 1938-729. Charles was born in IN. He died at the age of 88 in Benton Harbor of Chronic Myocarditis. His occupation was Street Car. His father was Axel Tillstrom and his mother’s maiden name was Uretta Engles. Death information given by Bryan Jarvis. Berrien Death 1966-965.
Charles Feb. 21, 1878 – Aug. 26, 1966
Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, MI
Leona Burg October 28, 1890 – March 14, 1891
Byers Cemetery, Bainbridge, MI
Children of John & Emma Frazee: Arthur & Evaline
Arthur F. Frazee Sept 1, 1887 -
Married: Lucy W. Becraft December 31, 1912 in Watervliet by a Clergy. Arthur was 25, and he was born in Hamilton and residing in Watervliet, MI. His occupation was teaching. Arthur’s father was John and his mother’s maiden name was Emma Klett, both born in Michigan. Berrien Birth C-117. Lucy was 24and residing in Watervliet. Her father was Clarence M. her mother’s maiden name was Eudora Soule. Berrien Marriage K-351.
Tri-City Record page 4 January 1, 2003 --- Rolling Back the Years --- Watervliet Record 90 years ago – 1913
Miss Lucy Wallace Beecraft married Mr. Arthur Fredrick Frazee on New Year’s Eve at the house of the bride’s parents Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Beecraft, on December 31.
Evaline M. Frazee December 17, 1881 – August 10, 1961
#410, Keeler Cemetery, MI
Married: Charles Jennings June 20, 1900 in Watervliet by a Clergy. Evaline was 18, born in Keeler and residing in Watervliet. Her father was John and mother’s maiden name Klett. Charles was 20, born and living in Keeler. His occupation was a farmer. His father was Orville and mother’s maiden name was Stevens. Berrien Marriage H-87. Evaline died of Heart Disease. Berrien Death 1961-1118. Charles died in Niles, MI of Coronary Occlusion. His last occupation was Plant Police at National Standard Co. Death information given by Laura Hellwig. Berrien Death 1944-753.
Charles Sept. 14, 1879 – Sept. 18, 1944
#410, Keeler Cemetery, MI
Also in lot #410 – Marie C. 1902-19__, Wesley C. 1901-1954, buried 11-17-1954.
Lot #367 – Jennings, Orville, no dates on stone, buried 12-28-1900
Charles Henry Frazee Aug. 17, 1898 – Aug. 29, 1967
Lake Shore Cemetery, Hagar Township-MI
Married: Ruth E. Rudbury September 11, 1942 in Benton Harbor, MI. Charles was 44 and residing in Benton Harbor. His occupation was a well driller. Ruth was 34. Each had been married 1 time previously. Berrien Marriage 1942-728. Charles Henry died of Heart Disease. Berrien Death 1967-1152.
John Frazee January 21, 1902 – January 1, 1924
Lake Shore Cemetery, Hagar Township-MI
(dates from headstone listing in cemetery book)
Franklin Frazee was born in Hagar, MI June 28, 1909. Died of natural weakness at 1 day old. Parents are listed as George & Nancy Frazee. Berrien Death C-208.
Alonzo Carl Frazee June 15, 1910 – December 2, 1968
Lake Shore Cemetery, Hagar Township-MI
Married: Minerva Hazel November 20, 1928 in South Bend. Minerva was born in Hartford, MI. Her father was Charles Carroll and mother’s maiden name was Lena Edmonds. She died at Berrien General Hospital of Pulmonary Edema / Diabetes. Death information given by Alonzo. Berrien Death 1966-522. Alonzo died at 58 in Benton Harbor, MI of Acute Anterio. Alonzo-Berrien Death 1968-1527.
Minerva May 25, 1911 – May 23, 1966
Lake Shore Cemetery, Hagar Township-MI
Patrick Wesley Frazee June 23, 1915 – March 28, 1979
Lake Shore Cemetery, Hagar Township-MI
Married: Alice Cecelia Johnson July 4, 1936 in St. Joseph, MI. Patrick was 21, born and residing in Riverside, MI. His parents are listed as George and Nancy Hughes Frazee. His occupation was Auto Specialties employee. Alice was 18, born and residing in St. Joseph, MI. Her father was C.M. Johnson and mother’s maiden name was Elizabeth Garlanger. Berrien Marriage 1936-242. Patrick died at age 63 in Mercy Hospital of Cardiac Arrest. His occupation was a fruit farmer. Patrick was divorced and resided at 353 E. Empire, Benton Harbor, MI. Death information given by Carl Frazee. Berrien Death 1979-365.
Sophia Frazee
Married: Laverne Stelle Oct. 23, 1920 in St. Joseph, MI by a Justice of the Peace. Sophia was 18 and from Benton Harbor, MI. Her parents were George & Nancy Frazee. Laverne was 21 and he was from Paris, MI. His father was Harry and her mother’s maiden name was Alexander. Berrien Marriage M-369.
Catherine Frazee 1906 -
Married: Donald Thomas November 17, 1924 in St. Joseph by a Pastor. Catherine was 18 residing in Riverside and her occupation was a waitress. Donald was 21, residing in St. Joseph and his occupation was a Salesman. Catherine’s parents are listed as George & Nancy Frazee. Berrien Marriage O-42.
Beulah Frazee 1917 -
Married: Arthur Wolske January 9, 1936. Beulah was 19 and residing in Riverside. Her father is listed as George Frazee. Arthur was 21 and residing in Benton Harbor. His occupation was a Pressman. Berrien Marriage 1936-10.
Children of Patrick and Alice Frazee: Carl, Michael, Mark, Dennis, Richard, Ronald Arthur, Patricia, Shirley and James
Richard D. Frazee Oct. 18, 1930 – Dec. 13, 1938. Died of malnutrition in Benton Harbor. Parents listed as Patrick Frazee (born in Berrien) & Alice Johnson (born in Royalton). Berrien Death 1938-919.
Carl Anthony Frazee May 5, 1937
Married: Linda Lou Hiler December 1,1956. Carl was 19, born in Benton Harbor and residing in Watervliet. His occupation was a Whirlpool Off-Set Press Operator. His parents are listed as Patrick and Alice Johnson Frazee. Linda was 17, born and residing in Watervliet. Her occupation was an employee of the Benton Harbor State Bank. Her father was Harry and her mother’s maiden name was Florence Ibitson. Berrien Marriage 1956-1233.
Ronald Arthur Frazee Nov. 16, 1939 – Jan. 22, 1941. Died of Bronchial Phenomena / Measles. Parents are listed as Patrick & Alice Frazee. Berrien Death 1941-86.
James Wesley Frazee
Married: Ann Louise August 9, 1969 at the First Congregational Church in Benton Harbor, MI by a Clergy. James was 21 and residing at R2 Berrien Springs, MI. He was a student. Parents are listed as Patrick Wesley & Alice Cecelia Johnson. Ann was 21 and residing at 1924 Colfax, Benton Harbor, MI. Her father was Charles William and her mother’s maiden name was Marguerite Lillian Eldridge. Berrien Marriage 1969-1516.
Children of Alonzo and Minerva Frazee: Robert & Joyce
Children of Vera & Floyd Frazee: Arthur & Dorthy
Dorthy LaVerne Frazee January 19, 1920 – May 21, 1983.
Cremated, buried on property.
Married: Joseph Charles O’Riley April 22, 1939. Joseph was born in Covert, MI. His occupation was a paper mill worker. Joseph was 21 and Dorthy was 19. Joseph then worked at and retired from Clark Equipment, Buchanan, MI. His father was Oscar W. O’Riley who was born in Chicago, IL and his mother’s maiden name was Matilda Baumann who was born in Germany. Dorthy was born in Watervliet. Berrien County Marriage 1939-125. Dorthy died at 63 years of age of Cardiac Arrhythmia at her home-8788 Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet, MI. Death information given by her husband Joseph. Berrien Death 1983-582.
Joseph May 29, 1919 – still living
Joseph married Martha Alma Peel April 23, 1993 at the Berrien County Courthouse by a Magistrate. Joseph was 73 and living at 8788 Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet, MI. Martha was 66 and living at 1003 Lions Park, St. Joseph, MI. Her father was Birt James DeFoar and her mother’s maiden name was Lois Martha Bufford-both were born in Arkansas. Witnesses were grandson Jeff O’Riley and Kimberly A. Freeman. Berrien Marriage 1993-0190.
Martha May 17, 1926 – still living
Arthur Frazee Jan. 25, 1922 – Feb. 18, 1937.
Watervliet Cemetery, MI
Arthur was born in Hartford, MI. Cause of death was Intestinal Obstruction / Ruptured Appendix. Arthur was 15 years 24 days old when he died in Watervliet. He was a student and living at Butternut & Lewis St, Watervliet, MI. Berrien Death 1937-153.
Child of Verne (Frazee) & George Stuck:
George V. Stuck April 17, 1914 – June 20, 2000
Cremated-Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford, MI Married: Georgia Mae Allerton September 14, 1935. George was 21 and residing in Watervliet. His occupation was employee of the Watervliet Paper Mill. His father was George and his mother’s maiden name was Frazee. Georgia’s father was Acel and her mother’s maiden name was Minnie Gall. Berrien Marriage 1935-335. George died in Berrien of Cardiopulmonary Failure at age 86. He lived at 333 Butternut, Watervliet, MI. His father was George and his mother’s maiden name was Verne Frazee. Death information given by Gladys Stuck. Berrien Death 2000-758.
George married Gladys.
Children of Lila (Frazee) & Vay Struble: Vay Jr., Vern, Raymond & Thelma
Vay JR. Struble December 9, 1919 -
Married: Eloise LaMunion September 18, 1946. Vay Jr. was 26, born in Covert, MI and residing at 819 Main St, Benton Harbor, MI. His occupation was a mechanic and this was his second marriage. His parents were Vay C. & Lila Frazee. Eloise was 24, born in Watervliet and residing at 154 McCord St, Benton Harbor, MI. Her occupation was a clerk. Her father was Edward and mother’s maiden name was Lottie Brunke. Berrien Marriage 1946-1165.
Vay married Nellie Fay Burnett May 20, 1978 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Berrien by a Pastor. Vay had been married twice before. He was 58 and living at 1622 Berrien Ave, Benton Harbor, MI. His occupation was a truck driver. Nellie was 41 and her occupation was a bus driver. She was born in Arkansas and this was her second marriage. Her father was Harold C. Masters and her mother’s maiden name was Nellie G. Gibson. Berrien Marriage 1978-492.
Nellie Fay February 27, 1937 -
Fred & Luttie Frazee had at least 4 daughters. Barbara Frazee who married Richard Lee Hiler May 16, 1950. Barbara was 18 and a student living at 103 Myrtle St. Watervliet, MI. Richard was 20, residing in Watervliet and born in Niles, MI. His occupation was 1900 Corp-Subassembly. His father was Lester and mother’s maiden name was Marjorie Person. Berrien Marriage 1950-284.
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