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     Jeremiah Fravel was born in April 1844. He married Mary Elizabeth Saum, daughter of Joseph Saum and Martha Catherine Gebhart, circa 1885, No children born as of 1900 census.

     Jeremiah Fravel was born in 1843 at Pennsylvania. He began military service Civil War service, U.S. Army, Co. A, 45th PA infantry, mustered in 10 SEP 1861, discharged with Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 16 FEB 1863. Sustained disabling gunshot wound of the arm in Virginia, 1863, and was listed as an invalid in the 1870 census.¹ He married Rebecca Starr Downing, daughter of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood, in November 1863 at Centre Co., PA. Jeremiah Fravel lived on 25 July 1870 at Chester Twp., Clinton Co., OH, invalid.¹ He died on 24 April 1903 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Jonathan Fravel married Mary Wendel, daughter of Johannes Wendel and Mary Wiseman, in 1837 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Joseph Fravel was born on 14 October 1836 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Fravel and Elizabeth Abnet.¹ Joseph Fravel married Mary E. Spitzer before 8 September 1860.² Joseph Fravel died on 2 December 1886 at Indiana at age 50.

     Joseph Fravel was born on 23 September 1797 at Lost River, Hardy Co., VA (now WV). He was the son of Joseph Fravel Sr. and Anna Sybilla Dellinger. Joseph Fravel died on 26 November 1836 at Hardy Co., VA (now WV), at age 39. He was buried in November 1836 at Fravel Cemetery, Lost River, Hardy Co., VA (now WV), Findagrave #89652175.

     Joseph Fravel Sr. was born on 12 November 1760 at Lost River, Hardy Co., VA (now WV). He was the son of Henry Fravel and Anna Keller. Joseph Fravel Sr. married Anna Sybilla Dellinger, daughter of Frederick Dellinger and Anna Catherina (?), on 7 October 1786 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA. Joseph Fravel Sr. died on 2 November 1836 at Lost River, Hardy Co., VA (now WV), at age 75. He was buried in November 1836, Unknown, presume buried in Fravel Cemetery.

     Maria J. Fravel was born on 10 February 1853 at Jefferson Twp., Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Fravel and Elizabeth Abnet.¹ Maria J. Fravel died on 2 January 1872 at age 18. She was buried in January 1872 at Crawford Cemetery, Berne, Adams Co., IN.

     Mary Ann Fravel was born circa 1839 at Adams Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Fravel and Elizabeth Abnet.¹

     Mary Catherine Fravel was born in 1869 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She married Zedekia Dean circa 1887.¹ Mary Catherine Fravel died in 1959.

     Mary Catherine Fravel was born on 9 March 1787 at Hardy Co., VA (now WV). She was the daughter of Joseph Fravel Sr. and Anna Sybilla Dellinger. Mary Catherine Fravel died on 16 September 1853 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 66. She was buried in September 1853 at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Hilliard, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #67996555.

     Mary E. Fravel was born circa 1901 at Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Fravel and Eva Alice Weaver.¹

     Mary Romine Fravel was born on 26 June 1873 at Harveysburg, Warren Co., OH. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Fravel and Rebecca Starr Downing. Mary Romine Fravel married James Emerson Shumaker on 10 August 1892 at Warren Co., OH. Mary Romine Fravel died on 13 December 1932 at Warren Co., OH, at age 59. She was buried in December 1932 at Miami Cemetery, Corwin, Warren Co., OH, Findagrave #76464014.

     Minerva Catherine Fravel was born in June 1895 at Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Fravel and Eva Alice Weaver.¹

     Owen Fravel was born circa 1866 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah Fravel and Rebecca Starr Downing.¹

     Rebecca Fravel was born circa 1792. She married Henry Baker, son of Johann Georg Baker and Charlotte (?), circa 1810.

     Rebecca Fravel was born on 19 April 1801 at Hardy Co., VA (now WV).¹ She married Aquilla B. Miller.¹ Rebecca Fravel died in 1870 at Marshall, Clark Co., IL.

     Reuben Fravel was born on 17 January 1793 at Lost River, Hardy Co., VA (now WV). He was the son of Joseph Fravel Sr. and Anna Sybilla Dellinger. Reuben Fravel died on 7 July 1874 at Scotland Co., MO, at age 81. He was buried in July 1874 at Antioch Cemetery, Scotland Co., MO, Findagrave #62331601.

     Robert H. Fravel was born on 22 April 1899 at Adams Co., IN.¹ He was the son of George W. Fravel and Eva Alice Weaver.¹ Robert H. Fravel died in December 1964 at Marion Co., IN, at age 65 Dates per SSDI, last residence Indianapolis.

     Rose Ann Fravel was born in March 1851 at Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Fravel and Elizabeth Abnet.¹ Rose Ann Fravel married Augustus G. Kraner on 26 April 1872 at Adams Co., IN. Rose Ann Fravel died in 1927 at Indiana. She was buried in 1927 at Riverside Cemetery, Geneva, Adams Co., IN.

     Sarah Fravel was born circa 1848 at Adams Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Fravel and Elizabeth Abnet.¹ Sarah Fravel married Henry Fogle, son of Adam Fogle and Catharina Shorb, on 9 December 1866 at Adams Co., IN, Thirteen children born, ten living as of 1900 census.² Sarah Fravel died on 15 March 1907 at Adams Co., IN.

     William E. Fravel was born on 12 February 1897 at Adams Co., IN.¹ He was the son of George W. Fravel and Eva Alice Weaver.¹ William E. Fravel died in August 1987 at Adams Co., IN, at age 90 Dates per SSDI, last residence Geneva.

     William J. Fravel was born on 16 July 1834 at Hardy Co. (probably), VA (now WV).¹ He was the son of Benjamin Fravel and Elizabeth Abnet.¹ William J. Fravel married Minerva Ann Chrisman, daughter of Adam Chrisman and Catherine Hottel, on 9 December 1866 at Jay Co., IN, William and his younger sister Sarah Fravel both were married on the same date, but in two different counties (apparently both marriages were at the homes of the brides). William J. Fravel lived in 1870 at Jefferson Twp., Adams Co., IN.² He died on 8 April 1905 at Wabash Twp., Adams Co., IN, at age 70. He was buried in April 1905 at Crawford Cemetery, Berne, Adams Co., IN.

     William J. Fravel was born on 17 August 1864 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah Fravel and Rebecca Starr Downing.¹ William J. Fravel married Anna Miriam W. Davis on 25 December 1895. William J. Fravel died on 25 March 1928 at age 63

Biographical Sketch -- (Findagrave.com):

William J. [J. middle initial is for either Jeremiah or Joseph] Fravel was the son of Jeremiah H. Fravel and the highly noted Quaker speaker revivalist mother Rebecca Star Downing. William J. Fravel married to the widow Anna Miriam nee "Davis" Weatherby on 25 December 1895 in Camden County, New Jersey. By 1918 William and Anna had separated, with William moving back to the Woodstown-Pilesgrove, Salem Co., New Jersey and Anna staying in Philadelphia and working as a family nurse for Quaker families in Philadelphia.

He was buried in March 1928 at Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown, Salem Co., NJ, Findagrave #184784009.

     Corinne Florence Fraver was born on 21 April 1908 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. She was the daughter of Franklin Nathaniel Fraver and Ruanna H. Noll. Corinne Florence Fraver married William Byers Price, son of Charles Irvin Price and Mary Evangeline Byers. Corinne Florence Fraver died on 6 October 1939 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, at age 31. She was buried in October 1939 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #50040599.

     Franklin Nathaniel Fraver was born on 17 November 1882. He married Ruanna H. Noll on 11 September 1907 at Franklin Co., PA. Franklin Nathaniel Fraver died on 29 June 1941 at age 58. He was buried in July 1941 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #48502256.

     Florence Virginia Fray was born on 19 January 1881 at Madison Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph E. Fray and Frances Keturah Rosenberger.¹ Florence Virginia Fray married Winslow Thomas Lewis on 1 August 1902 at Washington, District of Columbia. Florence Virginia Fray died on 10 June 1972 at San Diego Co., CA, at age 91.

     Joseph E. Fray was born circa 1848 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Joseph M. Fray and Elizabeth Ann Keyser.² Joseph E. Fray married Frances Keturah Rosenberger, daughter of George Washington Rosenberger and Barbara A. Kagey. Joseph E. Fray married Mary S. (?) circa 1903. Joseph E. Fray died after 2 May 1910.

     Joseph M. Fray was born on 10 March 1817 at Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Ann Keyser circa 1845.¹ Joseph M. Fray died on 7 October 1902 at Madison Co., VA, at age 85.¹ He was buried in October 1902 at Hebron Lutheran Church Cemetery, Madison, Madison Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 130971404.

     Lester Joseph Fray was born on 21 September 1879 at Madison Co., VA.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph E. Fray and Frances Keturah Rosenberger.¹ Lester Joseph Fray married Annie Blanche Aylor, daughter of John Merry Aylor and Mary Frances Carpenter. Lester Joseph Fray lived on 13 May 1910 at Rupert Precinct, Lincoln Co., ID, census p.16A, General Farming. He lived in 1942 at Brightwood, Madison Co., VA, WW II draft registration. He died on 3 October 1960 at age 81. He was buried in October 1960 at Robinson River Primitive Baptist Church, Brightwood, Madison Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 15657373.

     Russell Joseph Fray was born on 20 November 1917 at Providence Co., RI.¹ He was the son of Russell Rosenberger Fray and Mamie Ann Rosson.¹ Russell Joseph Fray died on 13 September 1940 at age 22. He was buried in September 1940 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 85402836.