Grace Viola (Olds) Fraaken (1895 - 1954)

Born 28 Jul 1895 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Franklin Dirk Fraaken — married 12 Mar 1913 in Monroe, Marion, IA

Descendants

Died 24 Apr 1954 at age 58 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States

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Biography

Grace Viola Olds was born on July 28, 1895 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States, daughter of Charles Emery Olds (1854–1941) and Bertha Louise Jacobs (1873–1962).^[1]

In 1900, Grace was living in Fort Dodge (Wahkonsa Township), Webster, Iowa with her parents, Charles and Bertha, at 502 11th Avenue. Charles was working as a painter. The household included Charles and Bertha, and their children Grace and Edna, as well as Bertha's brother Solomon, who was also working as a painter. ^[1]

In 1910, Grace was living in Swan (Swan Township), Marion, Iowa. Charles was working as a painter for a decorator. The household included Charles, Bertha, and their children Grace, Edna, Robert, Ruth, and Alta.^[2]

Grace (17) married Franklin Dirk Fraaken (27) (born on August 15, 1885 in Monroe, Marion, Iowa; son of Jan Sijmen Simon Fraaken and Minerva Jane (Woody) Fraaken) on March 12, 1913 in Monroe, Marion, IA.^[3] Their children were:

• Bessie Mae Hols (1914–2003)^[4][5]
• Mary Irene Hols (1915–2001)^[6][7]
• Bernice Beatrice Fraaken (1918–2005)^[8][9]
• Violet Hartman^[10][11]
• Ray Leroy Fraaken^[12][13]
• Edward Lee Fraaken (1922–1923)^[14]
• Freddy Ellsworth Fraaken (1932–1994)^{[15][16][17][18]}
• Bertha Louise Fraaken (1934–1934)^[19][20][21]
• John Emery Fraaken (1936–2011)^[22]
• Jacqueline Colleen Fraaken (1937–1937)^[23][24]

In 1920, the Fraakens were living in Des Moines Township, Jasper, Iowa. Frank was a stock farmer.Along with him were his wife, Grace, and their children, Bertha, Mary, and Berniece. ^[25]

In 1925, the Fraakens were living at 1104 Scott Street, Des Moines (Ward 7), Polk, Iowa. The household included Frank and Grace, as well as their children Bessie, Mary, Berniece, and Violet.^[26]

In 1930, the Fraakens were living in Des Moines (Lee Township), Polk, Iowa at 746 East 25th, a rental. The household included Frank, Grace, Bessie, Mary, Bernice, Violet, and Ray. Frank was the only one employed, as a laborer.^[27]

In 1940, the Fraakens were living in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. Frank was working as a laborer. The household included Frank, Grace, Ray, Fred, and John.^[28]

Grace died on April 24, 1954 in Des Moines, Polk, aged 58. She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jasper County, Iowa, USA, Row 9. ^[29]

DNA

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Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9LB-2NS : accessed 04 Dec 2013), Grace V Olds in household of Charles E Olds, Wahkonsa Township Fort Dodge city Ward 1, Webster, Iowa, United States; citing sheet , family 180, NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm 1240465.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MGML-QVQ : accessed 04 Dec 2013), Grace V Olds in household of Charles E Olds, Swan, Marion, Iowa, United States; citing sheet , family 44, NARA microfilm publication T624, FHL microfilm 1374426.
3. ↑ "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCWH-B4G : Thu Dec 07 02:14:18 UTC 2023), Entry for Frank Fraakan and John Simon Fraakan, 10 Mar 1913.
4. ↑ "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVJL-QVS : 31 March 2020), Grace Viola Olds in entry for Bessie M. Fraakan, 30 Jan 1914; citing Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,616,981.
5. ↑ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KW9-HC3C : 10 February 2023), Grace V Olds in entry for Bessie F Hols, .
6. ↑ "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVJL-7F4 : 1 April 2020), Grace Viola Olds in entry for Mary Irene Fraakan, 13 Dec 1916; citing Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,616,981.
7. ↑ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K7Y-HBGG : 10 February 2023), Grace V Olds in entry for Mary Fraaken Hols, .
8. ↑ "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVFR-VPB : 1 April 2020), Gean Viola Olds in entry for Bernice Beatrice Fraakan, 6 Jan 1918; citing Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,863,300.
9. ↑ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K7B-94R9 : 10 February 2023), Grace Olds in entry for Berneice Fraaken Vansickle, .
10. ↑ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K7B-WQKQ : 10 February 2023), Grace V Olds in entry for Violet Marie Hartman, .
11. ↑ "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVFR-VY7 : 1 April 2020), Grace Olds in entry for Frankan, 29 Nov 1920; citing Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,863,300.
12. ↑ "Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP86-GJCC : Thu Oct 05 18:21:25 UTC 2023), Entry for Ray Leroy Fraaken and Franklin Dirk Fraaken, 14 Sep 1927.
13. ↑ "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6DPL-45SN : Wed Nov 15 06:31:07 UTC 2023), Entry for Ray Leroy Fraaken and Franklin Dirk Fraaken, 14 Sep 1927.
14. ↑ "Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP8D-LJNZ : Fri Oct 06 19:05:30 UTC 2023), Entry for Edward Lee Fraakan and Frankly Dick Fraakan, 8 Dec 1922.
15. ↑ "Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPJY-RXBD : Wed Oct 04 19:08:47 UTC 2023), Entry for Freddy Ellsworth Fraakan and Franklin Dirk Fraakan, 27 Jan 1932.
16. ↑ "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6DPL-3LTN : Wed Nov 15 07:05:06 UTC 2023), Entry for Freddy Ellsworth Fraakan and Franklin Dirk Fraakan, 27 Jan 1932.
17. ↑ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K71-ML3B : 10 February 2023), Grace V Olds in entry for Fred Elsworth Fraaken, .
18. ↑ "Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, ca. 1835-1998", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL2V-3B99 : Thu Jan 04 22:05:08 UTC 2024), Entry for Fred E Fraaken and Frank Fraaken, 29 Oct 1994.
19. ↑ "Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPW5-ZXF1 : Wed Oct 04 10:50:26 UTC 2023), Entry for Bertha Louise Fraaken and Frank Dirk Fraaken, 4 Mar 1934.
20. ↑ "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6DPG-MVFB : Wed Nov 15 03:44:23 UTC 2023), Entry for Bertha Louise Fraaken and Frank Dirk Fraaken, 4 Mar 1934.
21. ↑ "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24D-S42H : Sun Oct 15 10:00:23 UTC 2023), Entry for Bertha Louise Fraaken and Frank Fraaken, 17 Nov 1934.
22. ↑ "Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP8X-SP46 : Fri Oct 06 21:34:31 UTC 2023), Entry for John Emnery Fraken and Frank Dirls Fraken, 2 May 1936.
23. ↑ "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68C5-RFRW : Sun Oct 15 07:51:02 UTC 2023), Entry for Jacqueline Fraaken and Frank D Fraaken, 25 May 1937.
24. ↑ "Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP86-Y4R6 : Fri Oct 06 21:55:07 UTC 2023), Entry for Jacquelin Colleen Fraaken and Franklin Derk Fraaken, 22 May 1937.
25. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census "United States Census, 1920", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M81H-XJT : Thu Dec 21 03:40:52 UTC 2023), Entry for Frank Fraakan and Grace Fraakan, 1920. Census Place: Des Moines, Jasper, Iowa; Roll: T625_496; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 49 Ancestry Record 1920usfedcen #43764373
26. ↑ 1925 Iowa State Census, Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Ancestry Record 1084 #2705095
27. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMVL-9K7 : accessed 15 May 2014), Bernice B Fraaken in household of Frank D Fraaken, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0088, sheet 4B, family 24, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 677.
28. ↑ 1940 US Census] on Ancestry. Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1196; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-119.Ancestry Record 1940usfedcen #125858333
29. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57127937/grace-viola-fraaken: accessed 05 January 2024), memorial page for Grace Viola Olds Fraaken (28 Jul 1895–24 Apr 1954), Find a Grave Memorial ID 57127937, citing Fairview Cemetery, Jasper County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Jean (contributor 47905531).

See also:

• Ancestry.com. North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. "The Olds Family in England and America", pg 80 (check for need of additions to WikiTree)