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Clifford Joseph
FRALEY
Born
18 November 1913
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died
5 March 1999
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Zephyrhills, Florida, USA
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Clifford Joseph FRALEY married 
Harriet Marie HOWARTH
Marriage date: June 1937
Marriage place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Harriet Marie HOWARTH was the child of Harrison HOWARTH and Mina Billings SMITH
Harriet Marie HOWARTHMarriage date: June 1937
Marriage place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Harriet Marie HOWARTH was the child of Harrison HOWARTH and Mina Billings SMITH
Marriage notes:
Name: Clifford Joseph Fraley
Marriage Year: 1937
Marriage Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Volume Number: 66
Page Number: 72
Index Volume Number: 118
Reference Number: F63.M36 v.118
Name: Harriet Marie Mcgowen
Marriage Year: 1937
Marriage Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Volume Number: 66
Page Number: 72
Index Volume Number: 122
Reference Number: F63.M36 v.122
Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to Marriages [1916–1970]. Volumes 76–166, 192– 207. Facsimile edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
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1913 Birth
Massachusetts Births, 1841-1915
Name: Clifford Horace Jr. Fraley
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event: Birth
Event Date: 18 Nov 1913
Event Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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mother: May Callahan
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volume/ page/ certificate number: p 152
Film Number: 2409731
Digital Folder Number: 4401718
Image Number: 196
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915 Vol: 614 PAge: 152
Name: Clifford Horace Jr. Fraley
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event: Birth
Event Date: 18 Nov 1913
Event Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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volume/ page/ certificate number: p 152
Film Number: 2409731
Digital Folder Number: 4401718
Image Number: 196
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915 Vol: 614 PAge: 152
1920 Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Name: Clifford Fraley
Residence: Precinct B, Berkshire, Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1914
Age: 6
birthPlace: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
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Film Number: 1820680
Digital Folder Number: 4301046
Image Number: 00539
sheet number: 2
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parent Clifford H Fraley M 31y
parent May Fraley F 30y
Clifford Fraley M 6y
James Fraley M 2y4m
Residence: Precinct B, Berkshire, Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1914
Age: 6
birthPlace: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
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Film Number: 1820680
Digital Folder Number: 4301046
Image Number: 00539
sheet number: 2
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parent Clifford H Fraley M 31y
parent May Fraley F 30y
Clifford Fraley M 6y
James Fraley M 2y4m
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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)1930 Dalton, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Name: Clifford J Fraley
event: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Dalton, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
birthPlace: Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1916
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Relationship to Head of Household: Son
father's birthPlace: Massachusetts
mother's birthPlace: Massachusetts
enumeration district number: 12
family number: 246
Sheet Number and Letter: 11A
Line Number: 7
nara publication: T626, roll 884
Film Number: 2340619
Digital Folder Number: 4606981
Image Number: 00027
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parent Clifford H Fraley M 41
parent May Fraley F 40
Clifford J Fraley M 14
James Fraley M 12
event: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Dalton, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
birthPlace: Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1916
Immigration Year:
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
father's birthPlace: Massachusetts
mother's birthPlace: Massachusetts
enumeration district number: 12
family number: 246
Sheet Number and Letter: 11A
Line Number: 7
nara publication: T626, roll 884
Film Number: 2340619
Digital Folder Number: 4606981
Image Number: 00027
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parent Clifford H Fraley M 41
parent May Fraley F 40
Clifford J Fraley M 14
James Fraley M 12
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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law$10,000 Tort Case Settled for $2500
'Pittsfield, Aug. 18 - The $10,000 tort action of Rosaro Rubbe of this city against Clifford J. Fraley of Dalton has been settled and an agreement for judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $2500 without costs has been filed in superior court. The plaintiff sued to recover for injuries sustained on East street, this city; May 30 last, when he was hit by the defendant's car. Atty John M. Shea was for the plaintiff and Noxon & Eisner for the defendant.'
Date: August 19, 1937
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
Date: August 19, 1937
Location: Massachusetts
Paper: Springfield Republican
1937 Marriage / PartnerClifford Joseph FRALEY and Harriet Marie HOWARTH June 1937, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
He was 23 years old.
1940 Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Name: Clifford J Fraley
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male
Race: White
BirthPlace: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Street: Parker Street
House Number: 116
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 40
Household Members:
Name Age
Clifford J Fraley 26
Harriet N Fraley 25
Robert B Fraley 2
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male
Race: White
BirthPlace: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Street: Parker Street
House Number: 116
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 40
Household Members:
Name Age
Clifford J Fraley 26
Harriet N Fraley 25
Robert B Fraley 2
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1940
Name: Clifford J Harriet Fraley
Residence Year: 1940
Street Address: 116 Paiker
Residence Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Emp
Publication Title: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1940
Residence Year: 1940
Street Address: 116 Paiker
Residence Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Emp
Publication Title: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1940
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.Pittsfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1946
Name: Clifford J Fraley
Gender: M (Male)
Residence Year: 1946
Street Address: 235 Second
Residence Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Emp
Spouse:
Harriet M Fraley
Publication Title: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1946
Gender: M (Male)
Residence Year: 1946
Street Address: 235 Second
Residence Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Emp
Spouse:
Harriet M Fraley
Publication Title: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1946
1948
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fraley and family, formerly of Pittsfield, moved this week into their new home on Maple Street. The Fraleys have a son, 8, and a daughter, 3. Mr. Fraley is employed at the General Electric in Pittsfield.
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Berkshire County Eagle
Pittsfield, Masssachusetts
July 7, 1948
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Berkshire County Eagle
Pittsfield, Masssachusetts
July 7, 1948
1950 - Hinsdale, Massachusetts
Name: Clifford J Freeley
Age: 35
Birth Date: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Dwelling Number: 179
Household Members Age Relationship
Clifford J Freeley 35 Head
Harriet M Freeley
35 Wife
Robert R Freeley
12 Son
Cristine L Freeley
7 Daughter
Age: 35
Birth Date: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Dwelling Number: 179
Household Members Age Relationship
Clifford J Freeley 35 Head
Harriet M Freeley
35 Wife
Robert R Freeley
12 Son
Cristine L Freeley
7 Daughter
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1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Berkshire, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1960
Name: Clifford J Fraley
Gender: M (Male)
Residence Year: 1960
Street Address: Maple
Residence Place: Berkshire, Massachusetts
Spouse:
Harriet Fraley
Publication Title: Berkshire, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1960
Gender: M (Male)
Residence Year: 1960
Street Address: Maple
Residence Place: Berkshire, Massachusetts
Spouse:
Harriet Fraley
Publication Title: Berkshire, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1960
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Living in Hinsdale, MA in 1971 according to mother's obituary
June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)Death
U.S. Social Security Death Index
first Name: Clifford
middle Name: J
last Name: Fraley
name suffix:
Birth Date: 18 November 1913
social security number: 016-03-3802
place of issuance: Massachusetts
last Residence: Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida
zip code of last Residence: 33540
death date : 5 March 1999
estimated age at death: 86
first Name: Clifford
middle Name: J
last Name: Fraley
name suffix:
Birth Date: 18 November 1913
social security number: 016-03-3802
place of issuance: Massachusetts
last Residence: Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida
zip code of last Residence: 33540
death date : 5 March 1999
estimated age at death: 86
Grave - Maple Street Cemetery, Hinsdale, Mass
Thanks to Harold Ross
Maple Street Cemetery, Hinsdale, Mass
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Obituary
Berkshire Eagle, The (Pittsfield, MA) - March 10, 1999
Deceased Name: Clifford J. Fraley
FRALEY -- Clifford J. Fraley, age 85, of Zephyrhills, Fla., died March 5, 1999. He was a 19-year resident of Zephyrhills, coming from Hinsdale, Mass., in 1980. He was born to Clifford Fraley and his wife, the former May Callahan, in Pittsfield, Mass., on Nov. 18, 1913. A graduate of Dalton High School, he retired in 1979 from the General Electric plant in Pittsfield, where he worked for 40 years in quality control, a division of the Naval Ordnance Department. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His survivors include his wife of 61 years, Harriet a daughter, Christine Rock of Valrico, Fla. a son, Robert of Chesapeake, Va. a sister, Mary Dean of Pittsfield, Mass. five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Maple Street Cemetery, Hinsdale, Mass., in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's
Deceased Name: Clifford J. Fraley
FRALEY -- Clifford J. Fraley, age 85, of Zephyrhills, Fla., died March 5, 1999. He was a 19-year resident of Zephyrhills, coming from Hinsdale, Mass., in 1980. He was born to Clifford Fraley and his wife, the former May Callahan, in Pittsfield, Mass., on Nov. 18, 1913. A graduate of Dalton High School, he retired in 1979 from the General Electric plant in Pittsfield, where he worked for 40 years in quality control, a division of the Naval Ordnance Department. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His survivors include his wife of 61 years, Harriet a daughter, Christine Rock of Valrico, Fla. a son, Robert of Chesapeake, Va. a sister, Mary Dean of Pittsfield, Mass. five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Maple Street Cemetery, Hinsdale, Mass., in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's
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