Born in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, United States
Daughter of Scippio Motley
and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
Walter Asbury Frye
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Mother of
Luvertus (Frye) Jones, Walter Adam Frye, Thomas C Frye, Daisy O Frye, Ella Mae (Frye) Washington, Alfred Edward Frye Sr, Evelyn Lorraine (Frye) Correa, Eva Belle Frye, Willie James Frye and Elbert Frye
Died
at age 89
in Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 19 Jan 2024
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Biography
Pearl (Motley) Frye is a part of US Black heritage.
Pearl (Motley) Frye was born in South Carolina.
Pearl Alma Motley was born on April 22, 1895 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, United States.
Pearl married Walter Asbury Frye (born on March 15, 1896 in Rowan, North Carolina). Their children were:
- Luvertus Frye (1920–2007)
- Walter Adam Frye (1921–1996)
- Thomas C Frye (1922–1993)
- Daisy O Frye (1924–1998)
- Ella Mae Frye (1926–2021)
- Alfred Edward Frye (1928–1970)
- Evelyn Lorraine Frye (1934–2004)
- Eva Belle Frye (1936–2023)
- Willie James Frye (1938–1988)
- Elbert Frye (1939–2009)
In 1920, Pearl Fry (24), was a wife, in the household of Walter Fry (26) in Richmond, North Carolina, United States. [1]
In 1930, Pearl A Frye (38), was a wife, in the household of Walter Frye (40) in Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, United States. [2]
In 1940, Pearl A Frye (44), was a wife, in the household of Walter A Frye (48) in Mineral Springs Township, Richmond, North Carolina, United States. [3]
In 1950, Pearl Frye (53), was a wife, in the household of Walter Frye (55) in Mineral Springs Township, Richmond, North Carolina, United States. [4]
Pearl died on December 29, 1984 in Richmond, aged 89. She was buried in Sneed Grove AME Zion Church Cemetery, Ellerbe, Richmond County, North Carolina.[5]
Sources
- ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 50; Digital film/folder number: 004966815; FHL microfilm: 1821319; Image number: 38; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03062-9
FamilySearch Record: MZVQ-Q7W (accessed 19 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRX4-3VL
Pearl Fry (24), wife, in household of Walter Fry (26) in Richmond, North Carolina, United States. Born in South Carolina. - ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 004952317; FHL microfilm: 2341449; Image number: 513; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03842-4
FamilySearch Record: X3QG-T16 (accessed 19 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZ4-YD
Pearl A Frye (38), wife, in household of Walter Frye (40) in Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, United States. Born in South Carolina. - ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 72; Digital film/folder number: 005460322; Image number: 366; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: KW71-6Y7 (accessed 19 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MB-1N8F
Pearl A Frye (44), wife, in household of Walter A Frye (48) in Mineral Springs Township, Richmond, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ ** 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 6; Line: 30; Digital film/folder number: 108933898; Image number: 7
FamilySearch Record: 6FMQ-1F35 (accessed 20 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-9QHW-J9DC
Pearl Frye (53), wife, in household of Walter Frye (55) in Mineral Springs Township, Richmond, North Carolina, United States. Born in South Carolina. - ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #128317726 (accessed 19 January 2024)
Memorial page for Pearl Alma Motley Frye (22 Apr 1895-29 Dec 1984), citing Sneed Grove AME Zion Church Cemetery, Ellerbe, Richmond County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by KesterDV (contributor 47882456).
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