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May Louise <I>Davey</I> Fraser

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May Louise Davey Fraser

Birth
Pleasant Valley, El Dorado County, California, USA
Death
22 May 1927 (aged 46)
Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, USA
Burial
Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, USA Add to Map
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The following article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on June 7, 1906, page 2. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.

MISS MAY DAVEY BRIDE OF WILLIAM FRASER

At noon yesterday Miss May Davey became the bride of William Fraser of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Davey, in Penn Valley, West of town. Rev. H. C. Richardson of the Fernley M. E. church officiating. It was witnessed by a number of relatives and old friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ellie Davey, whose brother, William, performed the office of groomsman. A tempting wedding breakfast followed.
The bride has resided in Penn Valley since childhood winning her way into the hearts of a host of friends by her charm of manner and gentle, sympathetic ways. Mr. Fraser formerly made his home at Mooney Flat, but for some time has made this city his home, being in the employ of the Banner Lumber Company. He is popular with all who know him. In taking this step the happy couple have the best wishes of many friends. They will make their home here, having secured a cottage on Bank Street.
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The following article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on May 23, 1927. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.

Mrs. May Fraser Passed Away After Extended Illness

Mrs. May Fraser passed away at the Jones Memorial Hospital yesterday morning after an operation performed last week. She had been seriously ill for several weeks previous to the operation and at one time her life was despaired of.
Mrs. Fraser was born at Pleasant Valley on March 5, 1881, a daughter of the late Supervisor W. H. Davey, and Mrs. Davey. She grew up in this section of the country and has lived her entire life here. In 1908 she was married to William Fraser, and he, with their daughter, Minnie, survives.
Mrs. Fraser was an active member of Manzanita Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West, and served as president of that parlor. y request, the services of that lodge will be given at the grave.
Surviving Mrs. Fraser are her mother, Mrs. W. H. Davey, and a large number of brothers and sisters as follows: Mrs. Ernest Bastian of San Francisco; Mrs. William Hutchinson, Sr. and William Davey of Nevada City; Mrs. P. L. Kuster, of Quincy; Mrs. L. C. Abbott of Oakland; Edward Davey of Alleghany; Mrs. George Howe of Rough and Ready; Mrs. Fred Sampson, Mrs. Minnie Robson and Mrs. Jack Lopes of Grass Valley.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Davey at 131 Townsend street. Rev. Chapel will conduct the services and interment will be made in Masonic cemetery.
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The following information is from old Mortuary Records prepared by the Oldham Chapter National Society of the D.A.R. Records archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City. Vol: #22 1924 - 1927, page 239.

May's age at her death was 46 years 2 months & 17 days. Cause of death was uremic poisoning. Date of Death: May 22, 1927.
The following article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on June 7, 1906, page 2. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.

MISS MAY DAVEY BRIDE OF WILLIAM FRASER

At noon yesterday Miss May Davey became the bride of William Fraser of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Davey, in Penn Valley, West of town. Rev. H. C. Richardson of the Fernley M. E. church officiating. It was witnessed by a number of relatives and old friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ellie Davey, whose brother, William, performed the office of groomsman. A tempting wedding breakfast followed.
The bride has resided in Penn Valley since childhood winning her way into the hearts of a host of friends by her charm of manner and gentle, sympathetic ways. Mr. Fraser formerly made his home at Mooney Flat, but for some time has made this city his home, being in the employ of the Banner Lumber Company. He is popular with all who know him. In taking this step the happy couple have the best wishes of many friends. They will make their home here, having secured a cottage on Bank Street.
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The following article appeared in the Grass Valley Union newspaper on May 23, 1927. The Union newspapers are archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City, Calif.

Mrs. May Fraser Passed Away After Extended Illness

Mrs. May Fraser passed away at the Jones Memorial Hospital yesterday morning after an operation performed last week. She had been seriously ill for several weeks previous to the operation and at one time her life was despaired of.
Mrs. Fraser was born at Pleasant Valley on March 5, 1881, a daughter of the late Supervisor W. H. Davey, and Mrs. Davey. She grew up in this section of the country and has lived her entire life here. In 1908 she was married to William Fraser, and he, with their daughter, Minnie, survives.
Mrs. Fraser was an active member of Manzanita Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West, and served as president of that parlor. y request, the services of that lodge will be given at the grave.
Surviving Mrs. Fraser are her mother, Mrs. W. H. Davey, and a large number of brothers and sisters as follows: Mrs. Ernest Bastian of San Francisco; Mrs. William Hutchinson, Sr. and William Davey of Nevada City; Mrs. P. L. Kuster, of Quincy; Mrs. L. C. Abbott of Oakland; Edward Davey of Alleghany; Mrs. George Howe of Rough and Ready; Mrs. Fred Sampson, Mrs. Minnie Robson and Mrs. Jack Lopes of Grass Valley.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Davey at 131 Townsend street. Rev. Chapel will conduct the services and interment will be made in Masonic cemetery.
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The following information is from old Mortuary Records prepared by the Oldham Chapter National Society of the D.A.R. Records archived in the Doris Foley Library for Historical Research, Nevada City. Vol: #22 1924 - 1927, page 239.

May's age at her death was 46 years 2 months & 17 days. Cause of death was uremic poisoning. Date of Death: May 22, 1927.

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Both May Fraser and George William's names are engraved on their joint memorial marker.



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  • Created by: David Reid
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132577053/may_louise-fraser: accessed ), memorial page for May Louise Davey Fraser (5 Mar 1881–22 May 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 132577053, citing Odd Fellows and Masonic Cemetery, Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, USA; Maintained by David Reid (contributor 48246840).