Amanda
FAIRFIELD
(b.
11 December 1855
,
Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Canada East
d.
22 November 1940
,
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
)
Age: 84
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Amanda FAIRFIELD was born 11 December 1855 in Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Canada East
Amanda FAIRFIELD was the child of John Mamert (Jules) FAIRFIELD BEAUCHAMP and Adeline BEAUDOIN and the grandchild of: (paternal) Jean-Baptiste BEAUCHAMP and Marie-Susanne GARIEPY (maternal) Louis BEAUDOIN and Victoire BEAUCHAMPAmanda was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1862.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Amanda married John Charles FRALEY 13 November 1879 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
John Charles FRALEY was born 23 October 1856 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville). John Charles died 1 January 1940 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville). John Charles was the child of Friedrich August "Augustus" FRÖHLICH and Marie Caroline THEUNERT.
Amanda FAIRFIELD died 22 November 1940 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA .
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Family and Children of Amanda FAIRFIELD
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John Charles FRALEY-- Date: 13 November 1879 Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
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John Charles FRALEY was the child of Friedrich August "Augustus" FRÖHLICH and Marie Caroline THEUNERT
John married Amanda Fairfield 13 Nov 1879 in Pittsfield, MA. Both are 23, from Pittsfield. He is a weaver, b. Pittsfield. She was born in Canada. His parents are August and Mary. It is the first marriage for both.
Groom's Name: John C. Fraley
Groom's Birth Date: 1856
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age: 23
Bride's Name: Amanda Fairfield
Bride's Birth Date: 1856
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age: 23
Marriage Date: 13 Nov 1879
Marriage Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Groom's Father's Name: Augustus
Groom's Mother's Name: Mary
Bride's Father's Name: John
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01402-5
Syst Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 1433039
Reference Number: 59
Collection: Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910
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Children of John Charles FRALEY and Amanda FAIRFIELD:
Ada A FRALEY (b.17 July 1880, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. November 1968, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA )
Everett John FRALEY (b.1 March 1882, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 14 November 1970, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Mary Elizabeth MADDEN 6 July 1910 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Maud Blanche FRALEY (b.13 January 1885, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 6 December 1967, Hartford, Connecticut, USA)
m. Edward LEARNED 26 September 1903 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Clifford Horace FRALEY (b.30 August 1888, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 18 October 1981, Dalton, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Mary Ann CALLAHAN 22 October 1912 in Dalton, Massachusetts, USA
Cora E FRALEY (b.15 December 1890, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 16 February 1976, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Edgar Thompson COPELAND 1927 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
John Charles FRALEY-- Date: 13 November 1879 Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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John Charles FRALEY was the child of Friedrich August "Augustus" FRÖHLICH and Marie Caroline THEUNERT
John married Amanda Fairfield 13 Nov 1879 in Pittsfield, MA. Both are 23, from Pittsfield. He is a weaver, b. Pittsfield. She was born in Canada. His parents are August and Mary. It is the first marriage for both.
Groom's Name: John C. Fraley
Groom's Birth Date: 1856
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age: 23
Bride's Name: Amanda Fairfield
Bride's Birth Date: 1856
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age: 23
Marriage Date: 13 Nov 1879
Marriage Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Groom's Father's Name: Augustus
Groom's Mother's Name: Mary
Bride's Father's Name: John
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01402-5
Syst Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 1433039
Reference Number: 59
Collection: Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910
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Children of John Charles FRALEY and Amanda FAIRFIELD:
Ada A FRALEY (b.17 July 1880, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. November 1968, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA ) Everett John FRALEY (b.1 March 1882, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 14 November 1970, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA )m. Mary Elizabeth MADDEN 6 July 1910 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Maud Blanche FRALEY (b.13 January 1885, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 6 December 1967, Hartford, Connecticut, USA)m. Edward LEARNED 26 September 1903 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Clifford Horace FRALEY (b.30 August 1888, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 18 October 1981, Dalton, Massachusetts, USA)m. Mary Ann CALLAHAN 22 October 1912 in Dalton, Massachusetts, USA
Cora E FRALEY (b.15 December 1890, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA d. 16 February 1976, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA )m. Edgar Thompson COPELAND 1927 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
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1855 Birth 11 December 1855
Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Canada East
Baptism
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1865 Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts
name: Amanda Fairfield
age: 10 years
estimated birth year: 1855
gender: Female
race:
birthplace: Canada
marital status: Single
residence: Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts
family number: 13
line number: 21
film number: 0953967
digital folder number: 4286754
image number: 00286
Household Gender Age
John Fairfield M 38y
Adeline Fairfield F 35y
Jennie Fairfield F 14y
Arthur Fairfield M 12y
Amanda Fairfield F 10y
Minnie Fairfield F 9y
Horace Fairfield M 5y
Cordellia Fairfield F 3y
Rosadellia Fairfield F 3y
Emma Fairfield F 2y
Albert Fairfield M 20y
1865 Massachusetts Census
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name: Amanda Fairfield
age: 10 years
estimated birth year: 1855
gender: Female
race:
birthplace: Canada
marital status: Single
residence: Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts
family number: 13
line number: 21
film number: 0953967
digital folder number: 4286754
image number: 00286
Household Gender Age
John Fairfield M 38y
Adeline Fairfield F 35y
Jennie Fairfield F 14y
Arthur Fairfield M 12y
Amanda Fairfield F 10y
Minnie Fairfield F 9y
Horace Fairfield M 5y
Cordellia Fairfield F 3y
Rosadellia Fairfield F 3y
Emma Fairfield F 2y
Albert Fairfield M 20y
1865 Massachusetts Census
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1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 Hancock, Berkshire, Massachusetts
name: Armond Fairfield (should be Amanda)
estimated birth year: 1855
gender: Male
age in 1870: 15y
color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, indian): White
birthplace: Canada
home in 1870: Massachusetts, United States
Household Gender Age
John Fairfield M 46y
Alline Fairfield F 40y
Jenny Fairfield F 19y
Arthur Fairfield M 17y
Armond Fairfield M 15y
Maria Fairfield F 13y
Alice Fairfield F 10y
Cordelia Fairfield F 8y
Rosalie Fairfield F 8y
Emily Fairfield F 7y
Mary Fairfield F 5y
Marie Fairfield F 3y
Albert Fairfield M 4m
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: Armond Fairfield (should be Amanda)
estimated birth year: 1855
gender: Male
age in 1870: 15y
color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, indian): White
birthplace: Canada
home in 1870: Massachusetts, United States
Household Gender Age
John Fairfield M 46y
Alline Fairfield F 40y
Jenny Fairfield F 19y
Arthur Fairfield M 17y
Armond Fairfield M 15y
Maria Fairfield F 13y
Alice Fairfield F 10y
Cordelia Fairfield F 8y
Rosalie Fairfield F 8y
Emily Fairfield F 7y
Mary Fairfield F 5y
Marie Fairfield F 3y
Albert Fairfield M 4m
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1879 Marriage / PartnerAmanda FAIRFIELD and John Charles FRALEY 13 November 1879, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
She was 23 years old.
1880 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
name: Minie Farefield
residence: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1858
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head: Daughter
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name: John Farefield
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's name: Adeline Farefield
mother's birthplace: Canada
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Female
martial status: Single
age (expanded): 22 years
occupation: Works In Woolen Mill
nara film number: T9-0522
page: 450
page character: B
entry number: 485
film number: 1254522
Household Gender Age
parent John Farefield M 54
parent Adeline Farefield F 50
Arthur Farefield M 26
Minie Farefield F 22
Horice Farefield M 20
Coselie Farefield F 18
Rosie Farefield F 18
Emily Farefield F 15
Mary Farefield F 14
Albert Farefield M 10
Mane Farefield F 12
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: Minie Farefield
residence: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1858
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head: Daughter
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name: John Farefield
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's name: Adeline Farefield
mother's birthplace: Canada
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Female
martial status: Single
age (expanded): 22 years
occupation: Works In Woolen Mill
nara film number: T9-0522
page: 450
page character: B
entry number: 485
film number: 1254522
Household Gender Age
parent John Farefield M 54
parent Adeline Farefield F 50
Arthur Farefield M 26
Minie Farefield F 22
Horice Farefield M 20
Coselie Farefield F 18
Rosie Farefield F 18
Emily Farefield F 15
Mary Farefield F 14
Albert Farefield M 10
Mane Farefield F 12
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1880 Birth of ChildAda A FRALEY was born 17 July 1880, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Amanda was 24 years old.
1882 Birth of ChildEverett John FRALEY was born 1 March 1882, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Amanda was 26 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 Birth of ChildMaud Blanche FRALEY was born 13 January 1885, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Amanda was 29 years old.
1888 Birth of ChildClifford Horace FRALEY was born 30 August 1888, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Amanda was 32 years old.
1890 Birth of ChildCora E FRALEY was born 15 December 1890, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Amanda was 35 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1900 North St, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Fraley, John, head, b. Oct 1856, age 43, married 20 years, b. MA, parents b. Germany, loom fixer
Amanda, wife, b. Dec 1855, age 44, married 20 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children living, b. Canada, year of immigration 1860, parents b. Canada
Ada, daughter, b. July 1880, age 19, b. MA, woolen weaver
Everett, son, b. Mar 1882, age 18, b. MA, woolen weaver
Meaud B., daughter, b. Jan 1885, age 15, b. MA, at school
Clifford H., son, b. Aug 1888, age 11, b. MA, at school
Cora E., daughter, b. Dec 1890, age 9
Gustave, father, b. Oct 1829, age 70, widowed, b. Germany, parents b. Germany, year of immigration 1853, 47 years in the U.S., naturalized citizen
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Fraley, John, head, b. Oct 1856, age 43, married 20 years, b. MA, parents b. Germany, loom fixer
Amanda, wife, b. Dec 1855, age 44, married 20 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children living, b. Canada, year of immigration 1860, parents b. Canada
Ada, daughter, b. July 1880, age 19, b. MA, woolen weaver
Everett, son, b. Mar 1882, age 18, b. MA, woolen weaver
Meaud B., daughter, b. Jan 1885, age 15, b. MA, at school
Clifford H., son, b. Aug 1888, age 11, b. MA, at school
Cora E., daughter, b. Dec 1890, age 9
Gustave, father, b. Oct 1829, age 70, widowed, b. Germany, parents b. Germany, year of immigration 1853, 47 years in the U.S., naturalized citizen
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1903 Marriage of ChildMaud Blanche FRALEY married 26 September 1903, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville) to Edward LEARNED
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1910 North St, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Fraley, John C., head, age 53, married 30 years, b. MA, parents b. Germany, loom fixer in woolen mill
Amanda, wife, age 54, mother of 5 children, 5 children living, b. Canada, parents b. Canada, year of immigration 1864?
Ida, daugher, age 29, b. MA, weaver in woolen mill
Everett, son, age 27, b. MA, weaver in woolen mill
Clifford, son, age 21, b. MA, bookkeeper in electric plant
Cora, daughter, age 19, b. MA
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Fraley, John C., head, age 53, married 30 years, b. MA, parents b. Germany, loom fixer in woolen mill
Amanda, wife, age 54, mother of 5 children, 5 children living, b. Canada, parents b. Canada, year of immigration 1864?
Ida, daugher, age 29, b. MA, weaver in woolen mill
Everett, son, age 27, b. MA, weaver in woolen mill
Clifford, son, age 21, b. MA, bookkeeper in electric plant
Cora, daughter, age 19, b. MA
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1910 Marriage of ChildEverett John FRALEY married 6 July 1910, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville) to Mary Elizabeth MADDEN
1912 Marriage of ChildClifford Horace FRALEY married 22 October 1912, Dalton, Massachusetts, USA to Mary Ann CALLAHAN
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1920 Wilson Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Fraley, John C., head, age 63, b. MA, parents b. Germany, weaver in woolen mill
Amanda, wife, age 64, year of immigration 1860, naturalized, b. Canada, parents b. Canada
Ada A., daughter, age 39, b. MA, weaver in woolen mill
Cora E., daughter, age 29, b. MA, accounting in office
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Fraley, John C., head, age 63, b. MA, parents b. Germany, weaver in woolen mill
Amanda, wife, age 64, year of immigration 1860, naturalized, b. Canada, parents b. Canada
Ada A., daughter, age 39, b. MA, weaver in woolen mill
Cora E., daughter, age 29, b. MA, accounting in office
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1930 Lenox Ave, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Fraley, John C., head, age 73, b. MA, parents b. Germany, retired loom fixer
Amanda, wife, age 74, b. Canada, parents b. Canada, year of immigration 1861, naturalized
Ada A., daughter, age 49, b. MA, weaver in woolen mill
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Fraley, John C., head, age 73, b. MA, parents b. Germany, retired loom fixer
Amanda, wife, age 74, b. Canada, parents b. Canada, year of immigration 1861, naturalized
Ada A., daughter, age 49, b. MA, weaver in woolen mill
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1940 Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Name: Amanda A Fraley
Age: 84
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada French
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Street: Cromwell Avenue
House Number: 75
Inferred Residence in 1935: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Citizenship: Naturalized
Sheet Number: 4B
Household Members:
Name Age
Edgar J Copeland 53
Cora E Copeland 49
Amanda A Fraley 84
Ada Fraley 59
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Amanda A Fraley
Age: 84
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada French
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Street: Cromwell Avenue
House Number: 75
Inferred Residence in 1935: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Citizenship: Naturalized
Sheet Number: 4B
Household Members:
Name Age
Edgar J Copeland 53
Cora E Copeland 49
Amanda A Fraley 84
Ada Fraley 59
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Obituary
Pittsfield, Nov. 22 - Mrs. Amanda Fraley, 84, widow of John Fraley died today at her home, 75 Cromwell avenue of a heart malady. She was born in Canada and had lived at Pittsfield 70 years. Mr Fraley died January 1 last as result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
The survivors are three daughters, Miss Ada Fraley and Mrs E. T. Copeland, both of this city. and Mrs. Edward Learned of Hartford, Ct.; two sons, Clifford of Dalton and Everett of this city; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also five sisters, Sister Mary Egypt of the Sisters of Providence, stationed in Jersey City, N. J., Mrs Jennie Gariepy and Misses Emily and Minnie Beauchamp all of Montreal and Mrs C F Mountain of this city and one brother, Albert Beauchamp of North Adams.
Date: November 28, 1940
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
Pittsfield, Nov. 22 - Mrs. Amanda Fraley, 84, widow of John Fraley died today at her home, 75 Cromwell avenue of a heart malady. She was born in Canada and had lived at Pittsfield 70 years. Mr Fraley died January 1 last as result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
The survivors are three daughters, Miss Ada Fraley and Mrs E. T. Copeland, both of this city. and Mrs. Edward Learned of Hartford, Ct.; two sons, Clifford of Dalton and Everett of this city; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also five sisters, Sister Mary Egypt of the Sisters of Providence, stationed in Jersey City, N. J., Mrs Jennie Gariepy and Misses Emily and Minnie Beauchamp all of Montreal and Mrs C F Mountain of this city and one brother, Albert Beauchamp of North Adams.
Date: November 28, 1940
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
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1940 Death 22 November 1940
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
She died at the age of 85.
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