The father of William Clement Frawley, an American actor best known for his role as Fred Mertz on the "I Love Lucy" television show.
Michael A. Frawley married Mary E. Brady 14 Jun 1882 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa. His parents were listed as Patrick and Bridget (Froy) Frawley. Mary's parents were listed as John and Mary (Green) Brady. The 1900 US Census shows her birth date as 5 Mar 1859.
The 1900 US Census lists his occupation as Insurance Agent.
Their known children:
John Joseph Frawley was born 1 Jul 1883 (Iowa birth record)
William Frawley
Paul Frawley born 1 Jun 1889 (from 1900 US Census)
Mary E. Frawley was born 7 Jul 1897 (Iowa birth record)
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M. A. Frawley
The subject of this skatch [sic] was born in Burlington, October 20, 1857. He obtained his education in the public schools of the city and began his business career as cash boy with Greenbaum, Schroeder & Co. at the age of fourteen. He left there shortly after to learn the trade of pressman with Osborn, Snow & Co. and remained with them and their successors until 1872, when he went to work for J. J. Heider, the then leading insurance agent of the city. He remained here until 1880, when he became city agent for the Burlington Insurance Co., and was later promoted to special agent on the road. In January, 1891, he left this company and established his present business. In April 1894, he was appointed surveyor of U. S. Customs for the port of Burlington, Iowa, which position he now holds. Mr. Frawley has built up the leading insurance and real estate business of the city.
Source: Burlington, Iowa. A Souvenir. 1896, page 112.
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M.A. FRAWLEY
WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING.
Succumbed to Long Illness—Was Prominent in Real Estate and Insurance Circles—Born in Burlington.
M. A. Frawley, the well-known real estate and insurance man, residing at 1203 N. Sixth street, passed away this morning, succumbing to a long illness.
Mr. Frawley was fifty years of age, being born in this city, October 20, 1857. He obtined his education in the parochial and public schools of this city and began his business career as a cash boy with Greenbaum & Schroeder, at the age of fourteen years. He left there shortly after to learn the trade of pressman with Osborn, Snow & Company, and remained with them and their successors until 1872, when he went to work for J. J. Heider, the then leading Insurance agent of the city. After eight years of service with Mr. Heider, he became city agent for the Burlington Insurance Co. and was later promoted to special agent on the road. In 1891 Mr. Frawley left the service of the Burlington Insurance Co., establishing himself as agency for a number of prominent insurance concerns and was recognized as one of the best insurance men in the state. He served a term as surveyor of customs under President Cleveland, which constituted his sole public experience.
Mr. Frawley was a live, energetic citizen and essentially a self-made man. Whatever success he achieved in business was the result of his untiring progressivness [sic] and he was always in the forefront in any enterprise that would help Burlington. He took a pride in Burlington and never tired of proclaiming its merits.
He was a kind husband and father and delighted in the companionship of his fine family, where his loss will be keenly felt. He is survived by his widow, three sons and one daughter, J. J. Frawley, W. C. Frawley, Paul Frawley and Mary Frawley. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
Source: Burlington Evening Gazette, 26 Jun 1907, p. 15.
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LAID TO REST
Funeral of M. A. Frawley Held This Morning.
The funeral of the late M. A. Frawley was held this morning from St. Paul’s Catholic church, of which deceased was a faithful attendant. The edifice was packed with friends and relatives of the bereaved family and there was also a guard of honor of the members of the Knights of Columbus. Father Mackin delivered a brief but consoling address at the close of the requiem mass.
A solo was rendered by Miss Myrtle Funck and a duet by Miss Nellie Collins and Mrs. Thomas Cullen.
In addition to his widow and children, Mr. Frawley was survived by his aged mother, Mrs. B. T. Frawley of Kansas City, one brother, J. J. Frawley of Kansas City and one sister, Mrs. J. G. Low of Omaha, Neb.
The out of town friends and relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Brady and daughter Katherine of Monmouth, Mrs. Margaret Griffin and daughter Mary, Miss Emily Brady and Col. James Wiseman of Creston, Mrs. J. P. Sheehan of St. Louis, Miss Agnes MacNamara of Fairfield, Mr. Frank Droz of Fairfield, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Low of Omaha, and Mr. J. J. Frawley of Kansas City.
The pall-bearers were F. C. Norton, T. Riley, C. E. Carr, I. C. Byron, J. A. Dailey and Thomas Green.
Source: Burlington Evening Gazette, 29 Jun 1907, p. 24.
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Last Name: Frawley
First Name: M.A.
Place of Death: Center Twp
Date of Birth: 20 Oct 1857
Age: 49y 8m 6d
Mar: m
Occupation: real estate
Place of Birth: Iowa
Father's POB: Ireland
Mother
Date of Death: 26 Jun 1907
Burial Burial Date: Catholic Cemetery 29 Jun 1907
Source: HENRY CO, IOWA DEATH RECORDS, BOOK 3 1906-1913, Persons of Irish Nativity
Michael A. Frawley married Mary E. Brady 14 Jun 1882 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa. His parents were listed as Patrick and Bridget (Froy) Frawley. Mary's parents were listed as John and Mary (Green) Brady. The 1900 US Census shows her birth date as 5 Mar 1859.
The 1900 US Census lists his occupation as Insurance Agent.
Their known children:
John Joseph Frawley was born 1 Jul 1883 (Iowa birth record)
William Frawley
Paul Frawley born 1 Jun 1889 (from 1900 US Census)
Mary E. Frawley was born 7 Jul 1897 (Iowa birth record)
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M. A. Frawley
The subject of this skatch [sic] was born in Burlington, October 20, 1857. He obtained his education in the public schools of the city and began his business career as cash boy with Greenbaum, Schroeder & Co. at the age of fourteen. He left there shortly after to learn the trade of pressman with Osborn, Snow & Co. and remained with them and their successors until 1872, when he went to work for J. J. Heider, the then leading insurance agent of the city. He remained here until 1880, when he became city agent for the Burlington Insurance Co., and was later promoted to special agent on the road. In January, 1891, he left this company and established his present business. In April 1894, he was appointed surveyor of U. S. Customs for the port of Burlington, Iowa, which position he now holds. Mr. Frawley has built up the leading insurance and real estate business of the city.
Source: Burlington, Iowa. A Souvenir. 1896, page 112.
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M.A. FRAWLEY
WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING.
Succumbed to Long Illness—Was Prominent in Real Estate and Insurance Circles—Born in Burlington.
M. A. Frawley, the well-known real estate and insurance man, residing at 1203 N. Sixth street, passed away this morning, succumbing to a long illness.
Mr. Frawley was fifty years of age, being born in this city, October 20, 1857. He obtined his education in the parochial and public schools of this city and began his business career as a cash boy with Greenbaum & Schroeder, at the age of fourteen years. He left there shortly after to learn the trade of pressman with Osborn, Snow & Company, and remained with them and their successors until 1872, when he went to work for J. J. Heider, the then leading Insurance agent of the city. After eight years of service with Mr. Heider, he became city agent for the Burlington Insurance Co. and was later promoted to special agent on the road. In 1891 Mr. Frawley left the service of the Burlington Insurance Co., establishing himself as agency for a number of prominent insurance concerns and was recognized as one of the best insurance men in the state. He served a term as surveyor of customs under President Cleveland, which constituted his sole public experience.
Mr. Frawley was a live, energetic citizen and essentially a self-made man. Whatever success he achieved in business was the result of his untiring progressivness [sic] and he was always in the forefront in any enterprise that would help Burlington. He took a pride in Burlington and never tired of proclaiming its merits.
He was a kind husband and father and delighted in the companionship of his fine family, where his loss will be keenly felt. He is survived by his widow, three sons and one daughter, J. J. Frawley, W. C. Frawley, Paul Frawley and Mary Frawley. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
Source: Burlington Evening Gazette, 26 Jun 1907, p. 15.
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LAID TO REST
Funeral of M. A. Frawley Held This Morning.
The funeral of the late M. A. Frawley was held this morning from St. Paul’s Catholic church, of which deceased was a faithful attendant. The edifice was packed with friends and relatives of the bereaved family and there was also a guard of honor of the members of the Knights of Columbus. Father Mackin delivered a brief but consoling address at the close of the requiem mass.
A solo was rendered by Miss Myrtle Funck and a duet by Miss Nellie Collins and Mrs. Thomas Cullen.
In addition to his widow and children, Mr. Frawley was survived by his aged mother, Mrs. B. T. Frawley of Kansas City, one brother, J. J. Frawley of Kansas City and one sister, Mrs. J. G. Low of Omaha, Neb.
The out of town friends and relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Brady and daughter Katherine of Monmouth, Mrs. Margaret Griffin and daughter Mary, Miss Emily Brady and Col. James Wiseman of Creston, Mrs. J. P. Sheehan of St. Louis, Miss Agnes MacNamara of Fairfield, Mr. Frank Droz of Fairfield, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Low of Omaha, and Mr. J. J. Frawley of Kansas City.
The pall-bearers were F. C. Norton, T. Riley, C. E. Carr, I. C. Byron, J. A. Dailey and Thomas Green.
Source: Burlington Evening Gazette, 29 Jun 1907, p. 24.
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Last Name: Frawley
First Name: M.A.
Place of Death: Center Twp
Date of Birth: 20 Oct 1857
Age: 49y 8m 6d
Mar: m
Occupation: real estate
Place of Birth: Iowa
Father's POB: Ireland
Mother
Date of Death: 26 Jun 1907
Burial Burial Date: Catholic Cemetery 29 Jun 1907
Source: HENRY CO, IOWA DEATH RECORDS, BOOK 3 1906-1913, Persons of Irish Nativity
The father of William Clement Frawley, an American actor best known for his role as Fred Mertz on the "I Love Lucy" television show.
Michael A. Frawley married Mary E. Brady 14 Jun 1882 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa. His parents were listed as Patrick and Bridget (Froy) Frawley. Mary's parents were listed as John and Mary (Green) Brady. The 1900 US Census shows her birth date as 5 Mar 1859.
The 1900 US Census lists his occupation as Insurance Agent.
Their known children:
John Joseph Frawley was born 1 Jul 1883 (Iowa birth record)
William Frawley
Paul Frawley born 1 Jun 1889 (from 1900 US Census)
Mary E. Frawley was born 7 Jul 1897 (Iowa birth record)
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M. A. Frawley
The subject of this skatch [sic] was born in Burlington, October 20, 1857. He obtained his education in the public schools of the city and began his business career as cash boy with Greenbaum, Schroeder & Co. at the age of fourteen. He left there shortly after to learn the trade of pressman with Osborn, Snow & Co. and remained with them and their successors until 1872, when he went to work for J. J. Heider, the then leading insurance agent of the city. He remained here until 1880, when he became city agent for the Burlington Insurance Co., and was later promoted to special agent on the road. In January, 1891, he left this company and established his present business. In April 1894, he was appointed surveyor of U. S. Customs for the port of Burlington, Iowa, which position he now holds. Mr. Frawley has built up the leading insurance and real estate business of the city.
Source: Burlington, Iowa. A Souvenir. 1896, page 112.
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M.A. FRAWLEY
WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING.
Succumbed to Long Illness—Was Prominent in Real Estate and Insurance Circles—Born in Burlington.
M. A. Frawley, the well-known real estate and insurance man, residing at 1203 N. Sixth street, passed away this morning, succumbing to a long illness.
Mr. Frawley was fifty years of age, being born in this city, October 20, 1857. He obtined his education in the parochial and public schools of this city and began his business career as a cash boy with Greenbaum & Schroeder, at the age of fourteen years. He left there shortly after to learn the trade of pressman with Osborn, Snow & Company, and remained with them and their successors until 1872, when he went to work for J. J. Heider, the then leading Insurance agent of the city. After eight years of service with Mr. Heider, he became city agent for the Burlington Insurance Co. and was later promoted to special agent on the road. In 1891 Mr. Frawley left the service of the Burlington Insurance Co., establishing himself as agency for a number of prominent insurance concerns and was recognized as one of the best insurance men in the state. He served a term as surveyor of customs under President Cleveland, which constituted his sole public experience.
Mr. Frawley was a live, energetic citizen and essentially a self-made man. Whatever success he achieved in business was the result of his untiring progressivness [sic] and he was always in the forefront in any enterprise that would help Burlington. He took a pride in Burlington and never tired of proclaiming its merits.
He was a kind husband and father and delighted in the companionship of his fine family, where his loss will be keenly felt. He is survived by his widow, three sons and one daughter, J. J. Frawley, W. C. Frawley, Paul Frawley and Mary Frawley. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
Source: Burlington Evening Gazette, 26 Jun 1907, p. 15.
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LAID TO REST
Funeral of M. A. Frawley Held This Morning.
The funeral of the late M. A. Frawley was held this morning from St. Paul’s Catholic church, of which deceased was a faithful attendant. The edifice was packed with friends and relatives of the bereaved family and there was also a guard of honor of the members of the Knights of Columbus. Father Mackin delivered a brief but consoling address at the close of the requiem mass.
A solo was rendered by Miss Myrtle Funck and a duet by Miss Nellie Collins and Mrs. Thomas Cullen.
In addition to his widow and children, Mr. Frawley was survived by his aged mother, Mrs. B. T. Frawley of Kansas City, one brother, J. J. Frawley of Kansas City and one sister, Mrs. J. G. Low of Omaha, Neb.
The out of town friends and relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Brady and daughter Katherine of Monmouth, Mrs. Margaret Griffin and daughter Mary, Miss Emily Brady and Col. James Wiseman of Creston, Mrs. J. P. Sheehan of St. Louis, Miss Agnes MacNamara of Fairfield, Mr. Frank Droz of Fairfield, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Low of Omaha, and Mr. J. J. Frawley of Kansas City.
The pall-bearers were F. C. Norton, T. Riley, C. E. Carr, I. C. Byron, J. A. Dailey and Thomas Green.
Source: Burlington Evening Gazette, 29 Jun 1907, p. 24.
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Last Name: Frawley
First Name: M.A.
Place of Death: Center Twp
Date of Birth: 20 Oct 1857
Age: 49y 8m 6d
Mar: m
Occupation: real estate
Place of Birth: Iowa
Father's POB: Ireland
Mother
Date of Death: 26 Jun 1907
Burial Burial Date: Catholic Cemetery 29 Jun 1907
Source: HENRY CO, IOWA DEATH RECORDS, BOOK 3 1906-1913, Persons of Irish Nativity
Michael A. Frawley married Mary E. Brady 14 Jun 1882 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa. His parents were listed as Patrick and Bridget (Froy) Frawley. Mary's parents were listed as John and Mary (Green) Brady. The 1900 US Census shows her birth date as 5 Mar 1859.
The 1900 US Census lists his occupation as Insurance Agent.
Their known children:
John Joseph Frawley was born 1 Jul 1883 (Iowa birth record)
William Frawley
Paul Frawley born 1 Jun 1889 (from 1900 US Census)
Mary E. Frawley was born 7 Jul 1897 (Iowa birth record)
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M. A. Frawley
The subject of this skatch [sic] was born in Burlington, October 20, 1857. He obtained his education in the public schools of the city and began his business career as cash boy with Greenbaum, Schroeder & Co. at the age of fourteen. He left there shortly after to learn the trade of pressman with Osborn, Snow & Co. and remained with them and their successors until 1872, when he went to work for J. J. Heider, the then leading insurance agent of the city. He remained here until 1880, when he became city agent for the Burlington Insurance Co., and was later promoted to special agent on the road. In January, 1891, he left this company and established his present business. In April 1894, he was appointed surveyor of U. S. Customs for the port of Burlington, Iowa, which position he now holds. Mr. Frawley has built up the leading insurance and real estate business of the city.
Source: Burlington, Iowa. A Souvenir. 1896, page 112.
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M.A. FRAWLEY
WELL-KNOWN CITIZEN PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING.
Succumbed to Long Illness—Was Prominent in Real Estate and Insurance Circles—Born in Burlington.
M. A. Frawley, the well-known real estate and insurance man, residing at 1203 N. Sixth street, passed away this morning, succumbing to a long illness.
Mr. Frawley was fifty years of age, being born in this city, October 20, 1857. He obtined his education in the parochial and public schools of this city and began his business career as a cash boy with Greenbaum & Schroeder, at the age of fourteen years. He left there shortly after to learn the trade of pressman with Osborn, Snow & Company, and remained with them and their successors until 1872, when he went to work for J. J. Heider, the then leading Insurance agent of the city. After eight years of service with Mr. Heider, he became city agent for the Burlington Insurance Co. and was later promoted to special agent on the road. In 1891 Mr. Frawley left the service of the Burlington Insurance Co., establishing himself as agency for a number of prominent insurance concerns and was recognized as one of the best insurance men in the state. He served a term as surveyor of customs under President Cleveland, which constituted his sole public experience.
Mr. Frawley was a live, energetic citizen and essentially a self-made man. Whatever success he achieved in business was the result of his untiring progressivness [sic] and he was always in the forefront in any enterprise that would help Burlington. He took a pride in Burlington and never tired of proclaiming its merits.
He was a kind husband and father and delighted in the companionship of his fine family, where his loss will be keenly felt. He is survived by his widow, three sons and one daughter, J. J. Frawley, W. C. Frawley, Paul Frawley and Mary Frawley. The announcement of the funeral will be made later.
Source: Burlington Evening Gazette, 26 Jun 1907, p. 15.
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LAID TO REST
Funeral of M. A. Frawley Held This Morning.
The funeral of the late M. A. Frawley was held this morning from St. Paul’s Catholic church, of which deceased was a faithful attendant. The edifice was packed with friends and relatives of the bereaved family and there was also a guard of honor of the members of the Knights of Columbus. Father Mackin delivered a brief but consoling address at the close of the requiem mass.
A solo was rendered by Miss Myrtle Funck and a duet by Miss Nellie Collins and Mrs. Thomas Cullen.
In addition to his widow and children, Mr. Frawley was survived by his aged mother, Mrs. B. T. Frawley of Kansas City, one brother, J. J. Frawley of Kansas City and one sister, Mrs. J. G. Low of Omaha, Neb.
The out of town friends and relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Brady and daughter Katherine of Monmouth, Mrs. Margaret Griffin and daughter Mary, Miss Emily Brady and Col. James Wiseman of Creston, Mrs. J. P. Sheehan of St. Louis, Miss Agnes MacNamara of Fairfield, Mr. Frank Droz of Fairfield, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Low of Omaha, and Mr. J. J. Frawley of Kansas City.
The pall-bearers were F. C. Norton, T. Riley, C. E. Carr, I. C. Byron, J. A. Dailey and Thomas Green.
Source: Burlington Evening Gazette, 29 Jun 1907, p. 24.
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Last Name: Frawley
First Name: M.A.
Place of Death: Center Twp
Date of Birth: 20 Oct 1857
Age: 49y 8m 6d
Mar: m
Occupation: real estate
Place of Birth: Iowa
Father's POB: Ireland
Mother
Date of Death: 26 Jun 1907
Burial Burial Date: Catholic Cemetery 29 Jun 1907
Source: HENRY CO, IOWA DEATH RECORDS, BOOK 3 1906-1913, Persons of Irish Nativity
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