Lester
David
"Shine"
Fryman
Born in Madison, Missouri, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Charles Enos Fryman
and Celia Gamelia (Hargis) Fryman
Brother of
George Edward Fryman, Jerome Lee Fryman, James Oscar Fryman, Charles Phillip Fryman, Mary Edna Leona (Fryman) Reed, Virgil Ronie Fryman, Sylvia Loucelia (Fryman) Lix, Baby Fryman and Thomas Elza Fryman
Husband of
Elva Irene Bockenkamp
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Husband of
Mildred Marie (Newcomer) Fryman
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Died
at age 67
in Potosi, Washington, Missouri, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 18 Jan 2014
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Biography
Lester David Fryman was born in Madison, Missouri on 18 March 1905[1] to Charles Fryman and Celia Hargiss. His siblings were:
- George Edward Fryman (about 0 July 1893 – unknown)
- Jerome Lee Fryman (24 July 1894 – 4 January 1992)
- James Oscar Fryman (22 March 1896 – 29 December 1973)
- Charles Phillip Fryman (10 June 1897 – about 12 August 1900)
- Mary Edna Leona (Fryman) Reed (4 June 1903 – 23 February 1963)
- Virgil Ronie Fryman (14 March 1907 – 14 December 1964)
- Sylvia Loucelia (Fryman) Lix (7 June 1909 – 16 February 1981)
- Infant Fryman (2 February 1912 – 2 February 1912)
- Thomas Elza Fryman (7 October 1913 – 14 December 2001)
On 3 May 1910, Lester (age 5) was in Cedar Creek, Wayne, Missouri. He was with his parents and 5 siblings. They lived in a rented home and his father and older brother worked in the lumber industry.[2][3]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Charley E Fryman | M | 42 | Married | Head | Log Chopper at Saw Mill | Illinois |
| Celia G Fryman | F | 36 | Married | Wife | Tennessee | |
| Jery L Tryman | M | 15 | Single | Son | Driver at Log Yard | Missouri |
| James O Fryman | M | 14 | Single | Son | Missouri | |
| Edna L Fryman | F | 6 | Single | Daughter | Missouri | |
| Lester D Tryman | M | 5 | Single | Son | Missouri | |
| Vergae R Fryman | M | 3 | Single | Son | Missouri | |
| Sylvia L Tryman | F | 0 | Single | Daughter | Missouri |
On 1 January 1920, Lester (age 14) lived in a rented home at 207 North Railroad Ave in Fredericktown, Madison, Missouri. He was with his parents and 5 siblings. His father and brother James both worked as miners in the local cobalt mine and Lester drove a mule team for a private employer, most likely in the lumber industry.[4][5]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Charles E Fryman | M | 52 years | Married | Head | Miner | Illinois |
| Celia Fryman | F | 47 years | Married | Wife | Tennessee | |
| James O Fryman | M | 23 years | Single | Son | Miner | Missouri |
| Lester Fryman | M | 14 years | Single | Son | Mule Team Driver | Missouri |
| Edna Fryman | F | 16 years | Single | Daughter | Missouri | |
| Virgil Fryman | M | 12 years | Single | Son | Missouri | |
| Sylvia Fryman | F | 10 years | Single | Daughter | Missouri | |
| Elzie Fryman | M | 6 years | Single | Son | Missouri |
About 1929, he married Elva Irene Bockenkamp and it is not believed they had children.
He would later marry Mildred Marie (Newcomer) Fryman (1922-2007).
On 10 April 1930, Lester (age 25) and his wife were living in a home they rented for $12 a month which was located on Church St in Bonne Terre, Perry Township, St. Francois, Missouri. He was working as a motor man in the lead mine.[6][7]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Lester D Fryman | M | 25 | Married | Head | Motor Man in Lead Mine | Missouri |
| Elva Fryman | F | 21 | Married | Wife | Presser in Shirt Factory | Missouri |
On 1 April 1940, Lester (age 35) and his wife were living in a home they owned that was valued at $700. It was located at 201 Fifth St., Flat River, St. Francois, Missouri. He was still working as a motor man in the lead mines and in the prior year, he had earned $1350.[8][9]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Lester Fryman | M | 35 | Married | Head | Motor Man in Lead Mine | Missouri |
| Elva Fryman | F | 31 | Married | Wife | Missouri |
Lester registered for the draft on 16 October 1940 in Flat River, St Francois, Missouri. It is stated that his complexion was "Ruddy", his eyes were "Brown", "Black" hair, and a height of 5' 11". At this time, he was employed by St Joseph Lead Co.[10]
On 1 April 1950, Lester (age 45) was in Flat River, St. Francois, Missouri. He was with his wife. He was the owner and operater of a filling station. Along with his wife, her parents also lived with him.[11]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Lester Fryman | M | 45 years | Married | Head | Owner/Operator of Filling Station | Missouri |
| Elva I Fryman | F | 41 years | Married | Wife | Missouri | |
| Fred A Bockenkamp | M | 71 years | Married | Father-in-law | Missouri | |
| Mamie J Bockenkamp | F | 66 years | Married | Mother-in-law | Missouri |
He died on 20 September 1972 at the age of 67, in Potosi, St Francois, Missouri, United States.[1][12] He was buried in the Saint Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre, Missouri[13][14]
L.D. (Shine) Fryman of Bonne Terre was born March 18,1905 in Fredericktown the son of the late Charles Fryman and Celia Hargin(sp Hargis) Fryman and died September 20th at WAshington County memorial Hosital in Potosi. He was 67 years of age.
Surviving are: his widow Mildred Newcomer Fryman of Bonne Terre; two step children (Donna (Mrs. Michael Hammond) of Centralia, Illinois and bradley White of Bonne Terre; three brothers, Lee Fryman of Flat River, James Fryman of Esther and Elza Fryman of Desloge; one sister Sylvia (Mrs. Henry Lix) of Desloge; six step grandchildren.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; three sisters; and one brother.
He was a member of the Flat RiverBaptist Church.
Chapel service will be Saturday 2 pm with the Rev. Ray Schillinger officiating. Interment will be in the St. Francois Memorial Park.
The body will be in state at the C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel, North Main, Desloge.
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SSDI 493-03-9551 for Lester Fryman
- ↑ Year: 1910; Census Place: Cedar Creek, Wayne, Missouri; Roll: T624_827; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374840
- ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910," database with images,
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972797; FHL microfilm: 1374840; Image number: 970; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03479-7,
(FamilySearch Record: MLMZ-WG5 : accessed 7 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRKS-9NQ
Name Lester D Tryman Race White Marital Status Single Birth Date 1905 Birth Place Missouri Census Date 1910 Census Place Cedar Creek, Wayne, Missouri, United States Age 5 Mother Birth Place Tennessee Father Birth Place Illinois Relationship To Head Son Record Nbr 46133 System Of Record SLS - ↑ Year: 1920; Census Place: Fredericktown Ward 1, Madison, Missouri; Roll: T625_920; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 58
- ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920," database with images,
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 99; Digital film/folder number: 004966298; FHL microfilm: 1820920; Image number: 1100; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01931-0,
(FamilySearch Record: M8H3-QL9 : accessed 7 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXR-4N5
Name Lester Fryman Birth Date 1906 Birth Place Missouri Census Date 1920 Census Place Fredericktown, Madison, Missouri, United States Race White Marital Status Single Ethnicity American Age 14 years Father Birth Place Illinois Relationship To Head Son Mother Birth Place Tennessee Vis Status VISIBLE Record Nbr 51794 System Of Record SLS - ↑ Year: 1930; Census Place: Perry, St. Francois, Missouri; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340957
- ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images,
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 8; Digital film/folder number: 004951810; FHL microfilm: 2340957; Image number: 220; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03962-9,
(FamilySearch Record: XHNL-LPG : accessed 7 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRHJ-VJ8
Name Lester D Fryman Race White Marital Status Married Birth Date 1905 Birth Place Missouri Census Date 1930 Census Place Perry, ED 8, St. Francois, Missouri, United States Mother Birth Place Missouri Relationship To Head Head Record Nbr 10322 Father Birth Place Missouri Age 25 System Of Record SLS - ↑ Year: 1940; Census Place: Flat River, St Francois, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02146; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 94-25
- ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images,
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 71; Digital film/folder number: 005460081; Image number: 769; Sheet number: 28; Sheet letter: B,
(FamilySearch Record: K7WS-RPX : accessed 7 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MB-5F4Q
Name Lester Fryman Marital Status Married Ethnicity American Race White Residence Date 1935 Residence Place Bonne Terre, St Francois, Missouri Birth Date 1905 Birth Place Missouri Census Date 1940 Census Place St. Francois Township, St. Francois Township, Flat River, Flat River, 94-25, St. Francois, Missouri, United States Age 35 Relationship To Head Head Ims Ctl File Id 681273 System Of Record SLS - ↑
Military:
"Missouri, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945," database with images,
citing Draft Registration, Flat River, St Francois, Missouri, United States, NARA NAID 5833895 "Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10/16/1940 – 3/31/1947", National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri, FHL microfilm,
(FamilySearch Record: QLXY-JHVT : accessed 7 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSJH-WFRZ Image number 01906
Name Lester David Fryman Military Draft Registration Date 16 Oct 1940 Military Draft Registration Place Flat River, St Francois, Missouri, United States Birth Date 18 Mar 1905 Birth Place Madison, Missouri Race White Residence Place St Francois, Missouri, Flat River Complexion Ruddy Eye Color Brown Hair Color Black Height 5 11 Occupation Employer St Joseph Lead Co Relationship To Vet Wife Weight 195 Relationship To Head Wife Id 155973 - ↑
1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census," database with images,
citing Page: 4; Line: 24; Digital film/folder number: 108949309; Image number: 5,
(FamilySearch Record: 6FM2-T7NK : accessed 7 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-9QHW-V1Y4
Name Lester Fryman Race White Marital Status Married Occupation Own and and Dis Filling F Census Date 1 April 1950 Census Place Flat River, St. Francois, Missouri, United States Residence Date 1949 Birth Date 1905 Birth Place Missouri Age 45 years Occupation Industry Filling Station Worked Last Week no Enumerator Name Louise Moss Image Dimensions 4073,4815 3Plus Acres no Misc Code C11950Census 668 Lived On Farm no Occupation Category wk Misc Flag Seeking Work no Misc Hours Worked 78 Misc Worker Class o Relationship To Head Head Image Folder1950Census 43290879-Missouri-174008 Household Continued Yes Misc Code C1950Census 290 Misc Code C21950Census 3 Misc Flag Employed no System Of Record SLS - ↑
Death:
"United States Social Security Death Index," database,
citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing),
(FamilySearch Record: JLPZ-C35 : accessed 7 October 2023)
Name Lester Fryman Death Date Sep 1972 Last Residence Missouri Birth Date 18 Mar 1905 Age 67 Code Of Residence 26 Zip Code Of Last Residence 63628 Place Of Residence Missouri Place Of Issuance Missouri - ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #206047510Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/206047510/lester-d-fryman : accessed 11 June 2021), memorial page for Lester D Fryman (18 Mar 1905–20 Sep 1972), Find a Grave Memorial ID 206047510, citing Saint Francois Memorial Park, Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by DL James (contributor 46994913) .
- ↑
Burial:
"Find A Grave Index," database,
citing record ID 206047510, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com,
(FamilySearch Record: CVVD-1H6Z : accessed 7 October 2023)
Find A Grave: Memorial #206047510
Name Lester David Fryman Burial Place Bonne Terre, St. Francois, Missouri, United States of America Birth Date 18 Mar 1905 Death Date 20 Sep 1972 Age Years 67 Photo Included Flag Y - ↑ Obituary of Lester D Fryman: The Daily Journal; The Daily Journal Flat River, Missouri 22 Sep 1972, Fri • Page 7
- ↑ Obituary of Lester D Fryman:The Democrat News; The Democrat-News Fredericktown, Missouri 10 Feb 1944, Thu • Page 1
See also:
- FamilySearch Person: K8FQ-BNR
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Lester by comparing test results with other carriers of his ancestors' Y-chromosome or mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Lester:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Lester by comparing test results with other carriers of his ancestors' Y-chromosome or mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Lester:
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Frank Muellersman 
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AncestryDNA, GEDmatch NW5751618 [compare], Ancestry member muellersman
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~0.78%
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