Nellie Irene Frasier
1890 - 1951 (61 years)Person ID: I1087 | Tree: Rudeen-Rademacher | Last Modified: 4 Jul 2018
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Name Nellie Irene Frasier Notes
At the age of 37, Nellie received an electrical shock while at work which influenced the remainder of her life. Although she was able to live alone and work in some capacity, the long term results of her injury appeared to influence her central nervous system and there seemed to be little enjoyment of life. She was "Aunt Nellie" to this writer (Maryanne Hrubesky) who knew her in the 1940s. Aunt Nellie visited her sister, Mabel Williamson, (Auntie Mabel) in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was very quiet, talked little, and did not smile. Physically she was slender, large boned and quite tall. She took no note of the young child who was present.
June 27, 1927 - Electical Injury Sustained: From The Evening State Journal and Lincoln Daily News, November 3, 1928: Nellie I. Frasier, employed as a stenographer at the state farm and improved live stock breeders' association, who received a severe electric shock June 27, 1927, when she picked up an electric fan and a telephone at the same time, causing a complete circuit, has been awarded compensation by the state compensation commission, at the rate of $65 a month from the datate of accident until disability ends, the defendants to pay their proportionate share as per their liability. The plaintiff was also awarded $139.70 which has been paid for her medical treatment. The defendants were ordered to pay $191 medical expense. Compensation was paid in this case by the University from the date of the accident until Oct. 1, 1928.
1935 - 1949 Interim Period During these years, Nellie lived in Glendale, California and likely worked at some position. None of her immediate relatives were in California so the circumstances in which she selected Glendale are unknown. Sheas unable to return home quickly in 1949 when her Mother died, but did visit in the summer. She would have returned to Lincoln to live sometime in the next two years.
Thursday, August 23, 1951 From the diary of Frank W. Hrubesky, husband of Nellie's sister, Myrtle Ruth Frasier: Yesterday morning at 5:30 Auntie Nell Frasier died at Lincoln. Some 25 years ago Nell, working at the State House in Lincolnln, in untangling the wires of a telephone and desk fan, was under electric shock for some time before they found her. Since that time, from circulatory, veinous and organic injury, she has been more or less an invalid. A pity for she was not able to enjoy a normal life thru this time.
Sunday, August 26, 1951 - Funeral Service: Friday we drove to Havelock [suburb of Lincoln] and then on to Ashland for Auntie Nell's funeral service - 2:30 at Marcy's - we five, Mabel and Pop, Clarence and Minnie, Roscoe and Lola, Chet and AliceEd and his wife, Marvin and wife, Herman and wife - Burial at Ashland beside Dad, Mom and her little sister. After the service we all gathered at Roscoe's at Ceresco for a get-together and lunch. Home again by 9:30.
All of Nellie's sisters and brothers attended her funeral. List of those mentioned above:
"we five" - sister Myrtle Frasier and husband Frank W. Hrubesky; three Hrubesky daughters
"Mabel and Pop" - sister Mabel Frasier and husband Raymond Williamson
"Clarence and Minnie" - brother Clarence Frasier and wife Minnie
"Roscoe and Lola" - brother Roscoe Frasier and wife Lola
"Chet and Alice" - brother Chester Frasier and wife Alice
"Ed and his wife" - "Marvin and his wife" - Herman and wife [Thelma]" - nephews and niece of Nellie's, children of brother Roscoe
Birth 20 Jul 1890 Gender Female Died 22 Aug 1951 -
Parents
Father Edward Alexander Frasier (ID:I1084), b. 21 Jan 1858, Buffalo, Marquette, Wisconsin, USA 
d. 10 Dec 1938, Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA (Age 80 years) Relationship natural Mother Ida Louise Black (ID:I1085), b. 1 May 1864, Fairfield, Franklin, Indiana, USA d. 25 Jan 1949 (Age 84 years) Relationship natural Marriage 1 Apr 1886 
1886 Marriage License Edward Frasier and Ida Black Children (Siblings) + 1. Chester Andrew Frasier (ID:I1086), b. 5 Jan 1887, Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA d. 29 Jan 1955, Grinnell, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA (Age 68 years)+ 2. Roscoe Edwin Frasier (ID:I19), b. 20 Aug 1888, Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA d. 15 Apr 1966, Ceresco, Saunders, Nebraska, USA (Age 77 years)3. Nellie Irene Frasier (ID:I1087), b. 20 Jul 1890 d. 22 Aug 1951 (Age 61 years) -
Other Personal Events
1900 Federal Census 21 Jun 1900 Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA [1] E.A. Frazier household - Frazier, E.A., Head (M, age 42, Married)
Frazier, Ida, Wife (F, age 36, Married)
Frazier, Chester A., son (M, age 13, Single)
Frazier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 11, Single)
Frazier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 9, Single)
Frazier, Mabel, daughter (F, age 3, Single)
Frazier, Clarence, son (M, age 1, Single)
Gilchrist, Bertha, neice (F, age 16, Single)
1900 Census for Edward Frasier family 1910 Federal Census 26 Apr 1910 Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA [2] Edward A. Frasier household - Frasier, Chester A., son (M, age 23, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle R., daughter (F, age 5, Single)
Gilchrist, Daniel D., Servant (M, age 22, Single)
Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 52, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 45, )
Frasier, Roscoe E., son (M, age 21, Single)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 19, )
Frasier, Maybel M., daughter (F, age 13, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 11, Single)
1910 Census for Edward Frasier family Occupation 26 Apr 1910 Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA [2] none 1910 Census for Edward Frasier family 1920 Federal Census 9 Jan 1920 Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA [3] Edward A. Frasier household - Frasier, Edward A., Head (M, age 61, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife (F, age 55, Married)
Frasier, Nellie I., daughter (F, age 29, Single)
Frasier, Clarence D., son (M, age 20, Single)
Frasier, Myrtle, daughter (F, age 15, Single)
1920 Census for Edward Frasier family Occupation 9 Jan 1920 Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA [3] Servant 1920 Census for Edward Frasier family 1930 Federal Census 21 Apr 1930 Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA [4] Edward A. Frasier household - Frasier, Edward, Head (M, age 72, Married)
Frasier, Ida, Wife-H (F, age 68, Married)
Frasier, Nellie, daughter (F, age 37, Single)
1930 Census for Edward Frasier family Occupation 21 Apr 1930 Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA [4] none 1930 Census for Edward Frasier family Probate 1 Dec 1939 Saunders, Nebraska, USA [5] Receipt from settlement of estate - $300 to Myrtle and $500 to Nellie.
- Frazier, E.A., Head (M, age 42, Married)
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Newspaper Clippings 
31 Dec 1909 - Pierce-Gilchrist Wedding Announcement
Wednesday at high noon at the country home of Schuyler Pierce and wife, eight miles northwest of Lincoln, near Woodlawn, took place the marriage of their son, Winne W. Pierce, to Miss Bertha A. Gilchrist. The home was beautifully decorated with wedding bells and mistletoe. At the appoint hour with Miss Nellie Frasier at the piano the wedding party entered, led by Rev. J.W. Hilton of Cotner University, Bethany, followed by Roy White and Miss Leona Gilchrist, the latter a sister of the bride. Last came the bride and groom. After the brief but impressive ceremony the couple were greeted by a large group of friends.
During the moments which intervened before dinner Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Doggett, Mrs. W. E. Doggett and Miss Lillian Van Sickle entertained the guests with readings and music. A sumptuous dinner was served by Mrs. Pierce, assisted by her sister, Miss Ella Frasier of Lincoln, and others. A supper was also given in the evening to a large group of young friends who could not attend the wedding from lack of room.
The parents of the bride, John and Ellen Gilchrist, both died some fourteen years ago and she has won her way into the hearts of her friends by her earnest and womanly life. The groom is held in high esteem for his ability and sterling worth. After a short trip east Mr. and Mrs. Pierce will make their homewith the groom's parents on the farm. The following were present at the wedding: Dr. Elizabeth Fields, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. White, Roy White, Miss Gertrude White, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Doggett, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Doggett, Miss Lillian Van Sickle, all of Lincoln; D. Gilchrist, brother of the bride; L.D. Grebe, Miss Nellie Frasier, Roscoe Frasier, all of Ashland, Neb.; Frank Gilchrist of Perry, Ia.; Miss Grace Keeler, Tomah, Wis.; Miss Leona Gilchrist, Fargo N.D.; Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Nelson, Raymond, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Tremain and Fern Tremain of Malcolm; Mary Beeson, Arroyogrande, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Wilkinson and son Harold of Bethany; and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fellwork.18 Dec 1938 - Edward A. Frasier obituary
The Nebraska State Journal, Sun. Dec 18, 1938, page 16
Edward A. Frasier
Edward Alexander Frasier was born Jan. 21, 1958 at Buffalo, Wis., and died at his home in Ashland Dec. 10, 1938 after an illness of over two years.
He came to Emrerson, Ia., at the age of 16. In the spring of 1880 he went to West Ashland community and had made this home since. In 1890 he and his family moved to their present home. He took a great interest in civic affairs and was active in promoting anything for the betterment of his community. He took great pride in his home and family, and was a devoted husband and father.
April 1, 1886 he married Ida Black. To them were born three sons, and four daughters. One daughter died in infancy. Surviving are his wife ida; Chester A. of Grinnell, Ia., Roscoe E. of Ceresco; Nellie I. at home, Mabel M. Williamson and Clarence C. of Lincoln, and Myrtle R. Hrubesky of Geneva; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two sisters Miss Ella Frasier and Mrs. Margarette Pierce of Lincoln; many other relatives and a host of friends.
On April 1, 1936 Mr. and Mrs. Frasier celebrated their golden wedding with open house for relatives and friends.
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Event Map
1900 Federal Census - 21 Jun 1900 - Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA 
1910 Federal Census - 26 Apr 1910 - Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA Occupation - 26 Apr 1910 - Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA 1920 Federal Census - 9 Jan 1920 - Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA Occupation - 9 Jan 1920 - Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA 1930 Federal Census - 21 Apr 1930 - Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA Occupation - 21 Apr 1930 - Green, Saunders, Nebraska, USA 
Probate - 1 Dec 1939 - Saunders, Nebraska, USA = Link to Google Earth 
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Source Citations
- [S22] 1900 U.S. Census, Green Precinct, Saunders, Nebraska, Enum. Dist. 130, Page 7A, Line 10, dwelling 109, family 109, Nellie I. Frazier;.
- [S24] 1910 U.S. Census, Green Precinct, Saunders, Nebraska, Enum. Dist. 143, Page 6B, Line 66, dwelling 111, family 112, Nellie I. Frasier;.
- [S26] 1920 U.S. Census, Green Precinct, Saunders, Nebraska, Enum. Dist. 153, Page 1B, Line 56, dwelling 10, family 11, Nellie I. Frasier;.
1920 Census for Edward Frasier family - [S28] 1930 U.S. Census, Green Precinct, Saunders, Nebraska, Enum. Dist. 78-16, Page 5B, Line 80, dwelling 115, family 115, Nellie Frasier;.
- [S100] Karen Rademacher, "Jane Otto records collection"; report, 17 Apr 1991, p. 2.