John Lewis Fridley

M, b. 14 May 1892, d. 26 May 1961
 
FatherWilliam Henry Fridley b. May 1857, d. 15 Sep 1939
MotherLaura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler b. c 1861, d. c 1904
John Lewis Fridley|b. 14 May 1892\nd. 26 May 1961|p18.htm|William Henry Fridley|b. May 1857\nd. 15 Sep 1939|p4.htm|Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler|b. c 1861\nd. c 1904|p7.htm|James Fridley|b. c 1822|p5.htm|Martha Bess|b. c 1836\nd. b 1860|p6.htm|Michael Tingler|b. c 1816\nd. 12 May 1898|p8.htm|Emmeline R. Bradford|b. c 1829\nd. 23 Dec 1871|p9.htm|
Birth314 Jun 1890 Conflicting evidence states that John was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 Jun 1890. WWII draft registration has 14 June 1888.1,2 
Birth2*14 May 1892 Conflicting evidence states that John was born at Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 May 1892.3 
 He was the son of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler. 
Birth14 May 1893 John was born at Alleghany Co, VA, on 14 May 1893. 1900 census b. May 1893.4 
(Witness) Census28 Jun 1900 He appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1900 in the household of William Henry Fridley and Laura Jeanette 'Nettie' Tingler at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.5 
Marriage*16 Nov 1914 He married Bertha Mae Pennington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1914. John Fridley, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Kincaid, par. W.H. & Lucy, miner; Bertha Pennington, age 22, single, b. Robson, res. Kincaid, par. Ward & Mary; md by E.G. McKinney at Kincaid.6,7,5 
Residence*5 Jun 1917 He resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 5 Jun 1917.1 
Mlt-Registration*5 Jun 1917 John Lewis Fridley registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917 at Fayette Co, WV. John reported he was deaf in one ear and dependents were "wife and two children."1 
Employment5 Jun 1917 Occupation: coal miner on 5 Jun 1917 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Jan 1920 Occupation: coal miner in Jan 1920 at Page, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census19 Jan 1920 He and Bertha Mae Pennington appeared on the census as head of household at Page, Fayette Co, WV, on 19 Jan 1920.5 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1930 at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV.5 
Census*12 Apr 1930 John Lewis Fridley and Bertha Mae Pennington appeared on the census as head of household at Kanawha Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 12 Apr 1930.5 
EmploymentApr 1942 Occupation: coal miner in Apr 1942 at Powellton, Fayette Co, WV.2 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 John Lewis Fridley registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Fayette Co, WV.2 
Residence*27 Apr 1942 He resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.2 
Residence15 Mar 1948 He resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 15 Mar 1948.8 
Residence6 Mar 1952 He resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 6 Mar 1952.9 
ResidenceMay 1961 He resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, in May 1961.3 
Death*26 May 1961 John died on 26 May 1961 at Beckley Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 69.3 
Burial* His body was interred at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at Highlawn Memorial Park.4 

Family

Bertha Mae Pennington b. 15 Feb 1892, d. 2 Nov 1977
Marriage*16 Nov 1914 He married Bertha Mae Pennington at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 16 Nov 1914. John Fridley, age 23, single, b. Alleghany Co, VA, res. Kincaid, par. W.H. & Lucy, miner; Bertha Pennington, age 22, single, b. Robson, res. Kincaid, par. Ward & Mary; md by E.G. McKinney at Kincaid.6,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (www.ancestry.com).
  2. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (www.ancestry.com).
  3. [S237] Obituary, John Fridley, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Saturday, 27 May 1961.
  4. [S221] Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society., Fayette County Cemetery Records, Vol. II: Highlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Fayette-Raleigh Genealogical Society, 2002).
  5. [S205] 1790-1930 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  6. [S2712] WV Marriages, online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.
  7. [S1292] Sharon Cahoon, e-mail address, Aug 1997 email., has 16 Nov 1914.
  8. [S237] Obituary, George Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Wednesday, 17 March 1948.
  9. [S237] Obituary, W.C. Fridley, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Sunday, 9 March 1952.
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